Compare 4/50 and 7/36
4/50 is smaller than 7/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
4/50 = 4 × 18/50 × 18 = 72/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72/900 < 175/900 or 4/50 < 7/36
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