Compare 16/40 and 18/50
16/40 is greater than 18/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
16/40 = 16 × 5/40 × 5 = 80/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
18/50 = 18 × 4/50 × 4 = 72/200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 80/200 > 72/200 or 16/40 > 18/50
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