Compare 6/50 and 25/81
6/50 is smaller than 25/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
6/50 = 6 × 81/50 × 81 = 486/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
25/81 = 25 × 50/81 × 50 = 1250/4050 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 486/4050 < 1250/4050 or 6/50 < 25/81
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