Compare 5/49 and 7/30
5/49 is smaller than 7/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
5/49 = 5 × 30/49 × 30 = 150/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
7/30 = 7 × 49/30 × 49 = 343/1470 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 150/1470 < 343/1470 or 5/49 < 7/30
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