Compare 5/27 and 32/70
5/27 is smaller than 32/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
5/27 = 5 × 70/27 × 70 = 350/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
32/70 = 32 × 27/70 × 27 = 864/1890 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 350/1890 < 864/1890 or 5/27 < 32/70
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