Compare 5/20 and 27/45
5/20 is smaller than 27/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/180 < 108/180 or 5/20 < 27/45
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