Compare 30/6 and 12/50
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 12/50
30/6 is greater than 12/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
30/6 = 30 × 25/6 × 25 = 750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 750/150 > 36/150 or 30/6 > 12/50
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