Compare 8/50 and 9/98, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 8/50 and 9/98

8/50 is greater than 9/98

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
8/50 = 8 × 49/50 × 49 = 392/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
9/98 = 9 × 25/98 × 25 = 225/2450
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
392/2450 > 225/2450 or 8/50 > 9/98

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