Compare 1/30 and 1/16
1/30 is smaller than 1/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
1/30 = 1 × 8/30 × 8 = 8/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
1/16 = 1 × 15/16 × 15 = 15/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 8/240 < 15/240 or 1/30 < 1/16
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