Compare 2/4 and 50/98
2/4 is smaller than 50/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
50/98 = 50 × 2/98 × 2 = 100/196 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/196 < 100/196 or 2/4 < 50/98
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