Compare 30/45 and 3/27
3045 is greater than 327
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
3045 = 30 × 345 × 3 = 90135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
327 = 3 × 527 × 5 = 15135 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90135 > 15135 or 3045 > 327
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