Compare 2/84 and 18/50
2/84 is smaller than 18/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
18/50 = 18 × 42/50 × 42 = 756/2100 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50/2100 < 756/2100 or 2/84 < 18/50
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