Compare 21/72 and 16/60
21/72 is greater than 16/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
16/60 = 16 × 6/60 × 6 = 96/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 105/360 > 96/360 or 21/72 > 16/60
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