Compare 6/35 and 5/27
6/35 is smaller than 5/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
6/35 = 6 × 27/35 × 27 = 162/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
5/27 = 5 × 35/27 × 35 = 175/945 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 162/945 < 175/945 or 6/35 < 5/27
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/35 and 5/27 6/35 and 10/27 6/70 and 5/27 6/35 and 5/54 18/35 and 5/27 6/35 and 15/27 6/35 and 5/81 30/35 and 5/27 6/35 and 25/27 42/35 and 5/27 6/35 and 35/27