Compare 4/25 and 8/27
425 is smaller than 827
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
425 = 4 × 2725 × 27 = 108675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
827 = 8 × 2527 × 25 = 200675 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 108675 < 200675 or 425 < 827
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