Compare 2/50 and 28/64
2/50 is smaller than 28/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
2/50 = 2 × 32/50 × 32 = 64/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
28/64 = 28 × 25/64 × 25 = 700/1600 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 64/1600 < 700/1600 or 2/50 < 28/64
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