Compare 50/60 and 2/27
50/60 is greater than 2/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
50/60 = 50 × 9/60 × 9 = 450/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 450/540 > 40/540 or 50/60 > 2/27
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