Compare 24/49 and 28/50
24/49 is smaller than 28/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
24/49 = 24 × 50/49 × 50 = 1200/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
28/50 = 28 × 49/50 × 49 = 1372/2450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1200/2450 < 1372/2450 or 24/49 < 28/50
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