Compare 4/5 and 27/28
45 is smaller than 2728
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
45 = 4 × 285 × 28 = 112140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2728 = 27 × 528 × 5 = 135140 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 112140 < 135140 or 45 < 2728
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