Compare 5/16 and 4/28
5/16 is greater than 4/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
4/28 = 4 × 4/28 × 4 = 16/112 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 35/112 > 16/112 or 5/16 > 4/28
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