Compare 50/35 and 16/54
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 16/54
50/35 is greater than 16/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
50/35 = 50 × 54/35 × 54 = 2700/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
16/54 = 16 × 35/54 × 35 = 560/1890 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2700/1890 > 560/1890 or 50/35 > 16/54
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