Compare 27/63 and 30/50
27/63 is smaller than 30/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
27/63 = 27 × 50/63 × 50 = 1350/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
30/50 = 30 × 63/50 × 63 = 1890/3150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1350/3150 < 1890/3150 or 27/63 < 30/50
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