Compare 7/27 and 7/10
727 is smaller than 710
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
727 = 7 × 1027 × 10 = 70270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
710 = 7 × 2710 × 27 = 189270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 70270 < 189270 or 727 < 710
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