Compare 9/12 and 10/49
912 is greater than 1049
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
912 = 9 × 4912 × 49 = 441588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
1049 = 10 × 1249 × 12 = 120588 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 441588 > 120588 or 912 > 1049
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