Compare 9/14 and 27/28
9/14 is smaller than 27/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
9/14 = 9 × 2/14 × 2 = 18/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
27/28 = 27 × 1/28 × 1 = 27/28 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/28 < 27/28 or 9/14 < 27/28
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