Compare 6/27 and 16/25
6/27 is smaller than 16/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
6/27 = 6 × 25/27 × 25 = 150/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
16/25 = 16 × 27/25 × 27 = 432/675 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 150/675 < 432/675 or 6/27 < 16/25
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