Compare 27/35 and 15/24
27/35 is greater than 15/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
27/35 = 27 × 24/35 × 24 = 648/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 648/840 > 525/840 or 27/35 > 15/24
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