Question

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

Answer 1

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.