Compare 8/60 and 15/27
8/60 is smaller than 15/27
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
8/60 = 8 × 9/60 × 9 = 72/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
15/27 = 15 × 20/27 × 20 = 300/540 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72/540 < 300/540 or 8/60 < 15/27
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