Compare 30/32 and 7/27
30/32 is greater than 7/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
30/32 = 30 × 27/32 × 27 = 810/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
7/27 = 7 × 32/27 × 32 = 224/864 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 810/864 > 224/864 or 30/32 > 7/27
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