Compare 36/50 and 16/70
36/50 is greater than 16/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
16/70 = 16 × 5/70 × 5 = 80/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 252/350 > 80/350 or 36/50 > 16/70
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