Compare 10/50 and 8/72
10/50 is greater than 8/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
10/50 = 10 × 36/50 × 36 = 360/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 360/1800 > 200/1800 or 10/50 > 8/72
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