Compare 2/50 and 80/96
2/50 is smaller than 80/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
2/50 = 2 × 48/50 × 48 = 96/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
80/96 = 80 × 25/96 × 25 = 2000/2400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 96/2400 < 2000/2400 or 2/50 < 80/96
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