Compare 1/18 and 16/75
1/18 is smaller than 16/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
16/75 = 16 × 6/75 × 6 = 96/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 25/450 < 96/450 or 1/18 < 16/75
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