Compare 50/56 and 16/84, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 50/56 and 16/84

50/56 is greater than 16/84

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
16/84 = 16 × 2/84 × 2 = 32/168
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
150/168 > 32/168 or 50/56 > 16/84

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