Compare 60/98 and 10/27
60/98 is greater than 10/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
60/98 = 60 × 27/98 × 27 = 1620/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
10/27 = 10 × 98/27 × 98 = 980/2646 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1620/2646 > 980/2646 or 60/98 > 10/27
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