Compare 12/54 and 28/50
12/54 is smaller than 28/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
28/50 = 28 × 27/50 × 27 = 756/1350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 300/1350 < 756/1350 or 12/54 < 28/50
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