Compare 5/6 and 16/25
5/6 is greater than 16/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
16/25 = 16 × 6/25 × 6 = 96/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 125/150 > 96/150 or 5/6 > 16/25
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