Compare 1/63 and 16/50
1/63 is smaller than 16/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
1/63 = 1 × 50/63 × 50 = 50/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
16/50 = 16 × 63/50 × 63 = 1008/3150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50/3150 < 1008/3150 or 1/63 < 16/50
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