Compare 6/16 and 50/70
6/16 is smaller than 50/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
6/16 = 6 × 35/16 × 35 = 210/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
50/70 = 50 × 8/70 × 8 = 400/560 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 210/560 < 400/560 or 6/16 < 50/70
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