Compare 50/4 and 81/90
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 81/90
50/4 is greater than 81/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
81/90 = 81 × 2/90 × 2 = 162/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2250/180 > 162/180 or 50/4 > 81/90
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