Compare 8/10 and 27/72
8/10 is greater than 27/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
8/10 = 8 × 36/10 × 36 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 288/360 > 135/360 or 8/10 > 27/72
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