Question

Which fraction is greater and why? 50/51 or 51/52

Answer 1

Answer:

51/52

Explanation:

An easy way to compare the fractions is to make the denominators the same as follows.

$\frac{50}{51}=\frac{50\times52}{51\times52}=\frac{2600}{2652}$

Similarly:

$\frac{51}{52}=\frac{51\times51}{52\times51}=\frac{2601}{2652}$

We then compare the numerators.

Since 2601 is greater than 2600, 51/52 is a greater fraction.