Compare 5/50 and 5/27
5/50 is smaller than 5/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
5/27 = 5 × 50/27 × 50 = 250/1350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 135/1350 < 250/1350 or 5/50 < 5/27
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