Compare 2/9 and 16/60
2/9 is smaller than 16/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
2/9 = 2 × 20/9 × 20 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 40/180 < 48/180 or 2/9 < 16/60
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