Compare 5/27 and 4/10
527 is smaller than 410
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
527 = 5 × 1027 × 10 = 50270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
410 = 4 × 2710 × 27 = 108270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50270 < 108270 or 527 < 410
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