Compare 10/24 and 14/50
1024 is greater than 1450
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
1024 = 10 × 2524 × 25 = 250600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
1450 = 14 × 1250 × 12 = 168600 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 250600 > 168600 or 1024 > 1450
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