Compare 27/90 and 14/35
27/90 is smaller than 14/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
27/90 = 27 × 7/90 × 7 = 189/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
14/35 = 14 × 18/35 × 18 = 252/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 189/630 < 252/630 or 27/90 < 14/35
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