Compare 20/50 and 54/98
20/50 is smaller than 54/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
20/50 = 20 × 49/50 × 49 = 980/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
54/98 = 54 × 25/98 × 25 = 1350/2450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 980/2450 < 1350/2450 or 20/50 < 54/98
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