Compare 5/9 and 27/45
5/9 is smaller than 27/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
27/45 = 27 × 1/45 × 1 = 27/45 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 25/45 < 27/45 or 5/9 < 27/45
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