Compare 6/10 and 27/30
6/10 is smaller than 27/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
27/30 = 27 × 1/30 × 1 = 27/30 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/30 < 27/30 or 6/10 < 27/30
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