Compare 81/9 and 40/50
1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 40/50
81/9 is greater than 40/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
81/9 = 81 × 50/9 × 50 = 4050/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4050/450 > 360/450 or 81/9 > 40/50
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