Compare 49/50 and 3/9
49/50 is greater than 3/9
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
3/9 = 3 × 50/9 × 50 = 150/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 441/450 > 150/450 or 49/50 > 3/9
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