Compare 7/21 and 2/27
721 is greater than 227
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
721 = 7 × 921 × 9 = 63189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
227 = 2 × 727 × 7 = 14189 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 63189 > 14189 or 721 > 227
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