Compare 16/75 and 36/50
16/75 is smaller than 36/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/150 < 108/150 or 16/75 < 36/50
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