Compare 5/6 and 9/50
56 is greater than 950
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
56 = 5 × 256 × 25 = 125150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
950 = 9 × 350 × 3 = 27150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 125150 > 27150 or 56 > 950
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