Compare 2/9 and 5/50
29 is greater than 550
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
29 = 2 × 509 × 50 = 100450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
550 = 5 × 950 × 9 = 45450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 100450 > 45450 or 29 > 550
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/9 and 5/50 2/9 and 10/50 2/18 and 5/50 6/9 and 5/50 2/9 and 15/50 2/27 and 5/50 10/9 and 5/50 2/9 and 25/50 2/45 and 5/50 14/9 and 5/50 2/9 and 35/50 2/63 and 5/50