Compare 25/98 and 16/50
25/98 is smaller than 16/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
25/98 = 25 × 25/98 × 25 = 625/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
16/50 = 16 × 49/50 × 49 = 784/2450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 625/2450 < 784/2450 or 25/98 < 16/50
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