Compare 4/50 and 1/7
4/50 is smaller than 1/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
4/50 = 4 × 7/50 × 7 = 28/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
1/7 = 1 × 50/7 × 50 = 50/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/350 < 50/350 or 4/50 < 1/7
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