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Compare 2/30 and 5/16

2/30 is smaller than 5/16

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    5/16 = 5 × 15/16 × 15 = 75/240
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 16/240 < 75/240 or 2/30 < 5/16

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