Compare 8/50 and 10/30
8/50 is smaller than 10/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/150 < 50/150 or 8/50 < 10/30
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/50 and 10/30 8/50 and 20/30 8/50 and 10/60 24/50 and 10/30 8/50 and 10/90 40/50 and 10/30 8/50 and 50/30 56/50 and 10/30 8/50 and 70/30