Compare 16/50 and 21/60
16/50 is smaller than 21/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
16/50 = 16 × 6/50 × 6 = 96/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
21/60 = 21 × 5/60 × 5 = 105/300 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 96/300 < 105/300 or 16/50 < 21/60
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