Compare 7/75 and 27/90
7/75 is smaller than 27/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
27/90 = 27 × 5/90 × 5 = 135/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42/450 < 135/450 or 7/75 < 27/90
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