Compare 5/28 and 16/50
5/28 is smaller than 16/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
5/28 = 5 × 25/28 × 25 = 125/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
16/50 = 16 × 14/50 × 14 = 224/700 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 125/700 < 224/700 or 5/28 < 16/50
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