Compare 48/50 and 54/70
48/50 is greater than 54/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
48/50 = 48 × 7/50 × 7 = 336/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
54/70 = 54 × 5/70 × 5 = 270/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 336/350 > 270/350 or 48/50 > 54/70
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