Compare 7/16 and 8/27
716 is greater than 827
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
716 = 7 × 2716 × 27 = 189432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
827 = 8 × 1627 × 16 = 128432 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 189432 > 128432 or 716 > 827
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