Compare 1/16 and 49/90
1/16 is smaller than 49/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
1/16 = 1 × 45/16 × 45 = 45/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
49/90 = 49 × 8/90 × 8 = 392/720 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/720 < 392/720 or 1/16 < 49/90
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