Compare 3/50 and 36/49
3/50 is smaller than 36/49
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,
3/50 = 3 × 49/50 × 49 = 147/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
36/49 = 36 × 50/49 × 50 = 1800/2450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 147/2450 < 1800/2450 or 3/50 < 36/49
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