Compare 2/30 and 10/49
2/30 is smaller than 10/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
2/30 = 2 × 49/30 × 49 = 98/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
10/49 = 10 × 30/49 × 30 = 300/1470 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/1470 < 300/1470 or 2/30 < 10/49
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/30 and 10/49 2/30 and 20/49 2/60 and 10/49 2/30 and 10/98 6/30 and 10/49 2/30 and 30/49 2/90 and 10/49 10/30 and 10/49 2/30 and 50/49 14/30 and 10/49 2/30 and 70/49