Compare 6/18 and 15/27
618 is smaller than 1527
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
618 = 6 × 318 × 3 = 1854 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
1527 = 15 × 227 × 2 = 3054 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1854 < 3054 or 618 < 1527
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/18 and 15/27 6/18 and 30/27 6/36 and 15/27 6/18 and 15/54 6/18 and 45/27 6/54 and 15/27 6/18 and 15/81 30/18 and 15/27 6/18 and 75/27 6/90 and 15/27 42/18 and 15/27