Compare 1/50 and 14/81
1/50 is smaller than 14/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
1/50 = 1 × 81/50 × 81 = 81/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
14/81 = 14 × 50/81 × 50 = 700/4050 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 81/4050 < 700/4050 or 1/50 < 14/81
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