Compare 16/32 and 3/9
16/32 is greater than 3/9
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
16/32 = 16 × 9/32 × 9 = 144/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
3/9 = 3 × 32/9 × 32 = 96/288 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 144/288 > 96/288 or 16/32 > 3/9
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