Compare 27/80 and 9/24
27/80 is smaller than 9/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
9/24 = 9 × 10/24 × 10 = 90/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 81/240 < 90/240 or 27/80 < 9/24
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