Compare 2/4 and 49/90
2/4 is smaller than 49/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
2/4 = 2 × 45/4 × 45 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/180 < 98/180 or 2/4 < 49/90
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