Compare 4/27 and 14/30
427 is smaller than 1430
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
427 = 4 × 1027 × 10 = 40270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
1430 = 14 × 930 × 9 = 126270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 40270 < 126270 or 427 < 1430
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