Compare 24/50 and 27/49
24/50 is smaller than 27/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
24/50 = 24 × 49/50 × 49 = 1176/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
27/49 = 27 × 50/49 × 50 = 1350/2450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1176/2450 < 1350/2450 or 24/50 < 27/49
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