Compare 4/24 and 6/50
424 is greater than 650
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
424 = 4 × 2524 × 25 = 100600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
650 = 6 × 1250 × 12 = 72600 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 100600 > 72600 or 424 > 650
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