Compare 16/90 and 75/80
16/90 is smaller than 75/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
16/90 = 16 × 8/90 × 8 = 128/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
75/80 = 75 × 9/80 × 9 = 675/720 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 128/720 < 675/720 or 16/90 < 75/80
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