Compare 12/50 and 5/7
1250 is smaller than 57
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
1250 = 12 × 750 × 7 = 84350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
57 = 5 × 507 × 50 = 250350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84350 < 250350 or 1250 < 57
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