Compare 4/10 and 27/49
410 is smaller than 2749
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
410 = 4 × 4910 × 49 = 196490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
2749 = 27 × 1049 × 10 = 270490 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 196490 < 270490 or 410 < 2749
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