Compare 8/98 and 6/50
8/98 is smaller than 6/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
6/50 = 6 × 49/50 × 49 = 294/2450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 200/2450 < 294/2450 or 8/98 < 6/50
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