Compare 4/49 and 7/27
449 is smaller than 727
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
449 = 4 × 2749 × 27 = 1081323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
727 = 7 × 4927 × 49 = 3431323 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1081323 < 3431323 or 449 < 727
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