Compare 8/49 and 14/50
849 is smaller than 1450
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
849 = 8 × 5049 × 50 = 4002450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
1450 = 14 × 4950 × 49 = 6862450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4002450 < 6862450 or 849 < 1450
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