Compare 1/12 and 45/50
1/12 is smaller than 45/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
1/12 = 1 × 25/12 × 25 = 25/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 25/300 < 270/300 or 1/12 < 45/50
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