Compare 5/27 and 7/60
527 is greater than 760
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
527 = 5 × 2027 × 20 = 100540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
760 = 7 × 960 × 9 = 63540 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 100540 > 63540 or 527 > 760
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