Compare 4/27 and 20/35
4/27 is smaller than 20/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
4/27 = 4 × 35/27 × 35 = 140/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
20/35 = 20 × 27/35 × 27 = 540/945 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 140/945 < 540/945 or 4/27 < 20/35
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