Compare 50/9 and 15/20
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 15/20
50/9 is greater than 15/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1000/180 > 135/180 or 50/9 > 15/20
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