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

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Answer:

51/52

Step-by-step explanation:

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


(50)/(51)=(50*52)/(51*52)=(2600)/(2652)

Similarly:


(51)/(52)=(51*51)/(52*51)=(2601)/(2652)

We then compare the numerators.

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

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