Compare 50/25 and 84/81
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 1 3/81
50/25 is greater than 84/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
50/25 = 50 × 81/25 × 81 = 4050/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
84/81 = 84 × 25/81 × 25 = 2100/2025 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4050/2025 > 2100/2025 or 50/25 > 84/81
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/75 and 84/81