Compare 15/16 and 40/50
15/16 is greater than 40/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
15/16 = 15 × 25/16 × 25 = 375/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
40/50 = 40 × 8/50 × 8 = 320/400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 375/400 > 320/400 or 15/16 > 40/50
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/16 and 40/50 15/16 and 80/50 15/32 and 40/50 45/16 and 40/50 15/48 and 40/50 75/16 and 40/50 15/80 and 40/50