Compare 27/30 and 28/50
27/30 is greater than 28/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 135/150 > 84/150 or 27/30 > 28/50
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