Compare 50/35 and 4/24, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 50/35 and 4/24

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 4/24

50/35 is greater than 4/24

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
50/35 = 50 × 24/35 × 24 = 1200/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
4/24 = 4 × 35/24 × 35 = 140/840
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
1200/840 > 140/840 or 50/35 > 4/24

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