Compare 54/98 and 10/50
54/98 is greater than 10/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
54/98 = 54 × 25/98 × 25 = 1350/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
10/50 = 10 × 49/50 × 49 = 490/2450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1350/2450 > 490/2450 or 54/98 > 10/50
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