Compare 16/49 and 30/60
16/49 is smaller than 30/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
16/49 = 16 × 60/49 × 60 = 960/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
30/60 = 30 × 49/60 × 49 = 1470/2940 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 960/2940 < 1470/2940 or 16/49 < 30/60
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