Compare 4/27 and 8/36
4/27 is smaller than 8/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
8/36 = 8 × 3/36 × 3 = 24/108 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 16/108 < 24/108 or 4/27 < 8/36
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