Compare 50/35 and 98/8
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 12 2/8
50/35 is smaller than 98/8
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
50/35 = 50 × 8/35 × 8 = 400/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
98/8 = 98 × 35/8 × 35 = 3430/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 400/280 < 3430/280 or 50/35 < 98/8
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