Compare 16/60 and 50/9
1st number: 16/60, 2nd number: 5 5/9
16/60 is smaller than 50/9
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 48/180 < 1000/180 or 16/60 < 50/9
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/60 and 50/9 16/60 and 50/18 48/60 and 50/9 16/60 and 50/27 80/60 and 50/9 16/60 and 50/45 16/60 and 50/63