Compare 50/72 and 16/30
50/72 is greater than 16/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
16/30 = 16 × 12/30 × 12 = 192/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 250/360 > 192/360 or 50/72 > 16/30
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