Compare 27/60 and 45/96
27/60 is smaller than 45/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
27/60 = 27 × 8/60 × 8 = 216/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 216/480 < 225/480 or 27/60 < 45/96
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