Compare 10/20 and 16/28
10/20 is smaller than 16/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 70/140 < 80/140 or 10/20 < 16/28
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