Compare 4/27 and 5/7
4/27 is smaller than 5/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
4/27 = 4 × 7/27 × 7 = 28/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
5/7 = 5 × 27/7 × 27 = 135/189 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/189 < 135/189 or 4/27 < 5/7
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