Compare 80/50 and 72/98
1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 72/98
80/50 is greater than 72/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- 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,
80/50 = 80 × 49/50 × 49 = 3920/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
72/98 = 72 × 25/98 × 25 = 1800/2450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3920/2450 > 1800/2450 or 80/50 > 72/98
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