Compare 5/28 and 7/16
5/28 is smaller than 7/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
5/28 = 5 × 4/28 × 4 = 20/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
7/16 = 7 × 7/16 × 7 = 49/112 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 20/112 < 49/112 or 5/28 < 7/16
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