Compare 8/50 and 5/64
8/50 is greater than 5/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
8/50 = 8 × 32/50 × 32 = 256/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
5/64 = 5 × 25/64 × 25 = 125/1600 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 256/1600 > 125/1600 or 8/50 > 5/64
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