Compare 6/50 and 12/25
6/50 is smaller than 12/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
6/50 = 6 × 1/50 × 1 = 6/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
12/25 = 12 × 2/25 × 2 = 24/50 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6/50 < 24/50 or 6/50 < 12/25
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