Question

compare the following fraction 3/16 and 20/27​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 20 and 27 is 540

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540

For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,

3

20

=  

3 × 27

20 × 27

=  

81

540

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,

16

27

=  

16 × 20

27 × 20

=  

320

540

Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction

81

540

<  

320

540

or  

3

20

<  

16

27