Compare 20/9 and 42/50
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 42/50
20/9 is greater than 42/50
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,
20/9 = 20 × 50/9 × 50 = 1000/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1000/450 > 378/450 or 20/9 > 42/50
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