Compare 4/50 and 9/14
450 is smaller than 914
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
450 = 4 × 750 × 7 = 28350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
914 = 9 × 2514 × 25 = 225350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28350 < 225350 or 450 < 914
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