Compare 1/40 and 49/50
1/40 is smaller than 49/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
1/40 = 1 × 5/40 × 5 = 5/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
49/50 = 49 × 4/50 × 4 = 196/200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5/200 < 196/200 or 1/40 < 49/50
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