Compare 6/50 and 3/27
650 is greater than 327
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
650 = 6 × 2750 × 27 = 1621350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
327 = 3 × 5027 × 50 = 1501350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1621350 > 1501350 or 650 > 327
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