Compare 5/56 and 21/27
556 is smaller than 2127
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
556 = 5 × 2756 × 27 = 1351512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
2127 = 21 × 5627 × 56 = 11761512 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1351512 < 11761512 or 556 < 2127
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