Compare 16/36 and 25/30
16/36 is smaller than 25/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
25/30 = 25 × 6/30 × 6 = 150/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 80/180 < 150/180 or 16/36 < 25/30
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