Compare 2/8 and 16/50
2/8 is smaller than 16/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
2/8 = 2 × 25/8 × 25 = 50/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
16/50 = 16 × 4/50 × 4 = 64/200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50/200 < 64/200 or 2/8 < 16/50
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