Compare 9/54 and 12/50
9/54 is smaller than 12/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
9/54 = 9 × 25/54 × 25 = 225/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
12/50 = 12 × 27/50 × 27 = 324/1350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 225/1350 < 324/1350 or 9/54 < 12/50
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