Compare 1/7 and 50/64
1/7 is smaller than 50/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
1/7 = 1 × 64/7 × 64 = 64/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
50/64 = 50 × 7/64 × 7 = 350/448 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 64/448 < 350/448 or 1/7 < 50/64
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