Compare 18/35 and 3/16
18/35 is greater than 3/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
18/35 = 18 × 16/35 × 16 = 288/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 288/560 > 105/560 or 18/35 > 3/16
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