Compare 50/80 and 6/27, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 50/80 and 6/27

50/80 is greater than 6/27

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
50/80 = 50 × 27/80 × 27 = 1350/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
6/27 = 6 × 80/27 × 80 = 480/2160
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
1350/2160 > 480/2160 or 50/80 > 6/27

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