Compare 16/72 and 1/20
16/72 is greater than 1/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
1/20 = 1 × 18/20 × 18 = 18/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 80/360 > 18/360 or 16/72 > 1/20
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