Compare 50/4 and 7/45, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 50/4 and 7/45

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 7/45

50/4 is greater than 7/45

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
50/4 = 50 × 45/4 × 45 = 2250/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
2250/180 > 28/180 or 50/4 > 7/45

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