Compare 16/49 and 12/16
16/49 is smaller than 12/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 16 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
16/49 = 16 × 16/49 × 16 = 256/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
12/16 = 12 × 49/16 × 49 = 588/784 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 256/784 < 588/784 or 16/49 < 12/16
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