Compare 16/90 and 1/7
16/90 is greater than 1/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
1/7 = 1 × 90/7 × 90 = 90/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 112/630 > 90/630 or 16/90 > 1/7
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/90 and 1/7 16/90 and 2/7 16/90 and 1/14 48/90 and 1/7 16/90 and 3/7 16/90 and 1/21 80/90 and 1/7 16/90 and 5/7 16/90 and 1/35 16/90 and 1/49