Compare 50/70 and 27/56
50/70 is greater than 27/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 200/280 > 135/280 or 50/70 > 27/56
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/70 and 54/56 50/70 and 81/56