Compare 12/50 and 48/98
12/50 is smaller than 48/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
12/50 = 12 × 49/50 × 49 = 588/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
48/98 = 48 × 25/98 × 25 = 1200/2450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 588/2450 < 1200/2450 or 12/50 < 48/98
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/50 and 48/98 12/50 and 96/98 36/50 and 48/98 60/50 and 48/98 84/50 and 48/98