Compare 1/84 and 9/16
1/84 is smaller than 9/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
1/84 = 1 × 4/84 × 4 = 4/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4/336 < 189/336 or 1/84 < 9/16
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