Answers

Compare 98/64 and 42/50

1^st number: 1 34/64, 2^nd number: 42/50

98/64 is greater than 42/50

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
   98/64 = 98 × 25/64 × 25 = 2450/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
   42/50 = 42 × 32/50 × 32 = 1344/1600
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 2450/1600 > 1344/1600 or 98/64 > 42/50

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁹⁸/₆₄ and ⁸⁴/₅₀

Compare Fractions Calculator