Compare 6/80 and 50/4
1st number: 6/80, 2nd number: 12 2/4
6/80 is smaller than 50/4
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 4 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
6/80 = 6 × 1/80 × 1 = 6/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
50/4 = 50 × 20/4 × 20 = 1000/80 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6/80 < 1000/80 or 6/80 < 50/4
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/80 and 50/4 6/80 and 50/8 18/80 and 50/4 6/80 and 50/12 30/80 and 50/4 6/80 and 50/20 42/80 and 50/4 6/80 and 50/28