Compare 1/18 and 4/50
1/18 is smaller than 4/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 25/450 < 36/450 or 1/18 < 4/50
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