Compare 50/81 and 4/64
50/81 is greater than 4/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 64 is 5184
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5184 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 64 = 5184,
50/81 = 50 × 64/81 × 64 = 3200/5184 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 81 = 5184,
4/64 = 4 × 81/64 × 81 = 324/5184 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3200/5184 > 324/5184 or 50/81 > 4/64
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