Compare 6/50 and 42/45
6/50 is smaller than 42/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
42/45 = 42 × 10/45 × 10 = 420/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/450 < 420/450 or 6/50 < 42/45
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