Compare 5/9 and 4/50
59 is greater than 450
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
59 = 5 × 509 × 50 = 250450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
450 = 4 × 950 × 9 = 36450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 250450 > 36450 or 59 > 450
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