Compare 16/36 and 25/60
16/36 is greater than 25/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 80/180 > 75/180 or 16/36 > 25/60
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