Compare 7/16 and 6/28
716 is greater than 628
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
716 = 7 × 716 × 7 = 49112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
628 = 6 × 428 × 4 = 24112 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 49112 > 24112 or 716 > 628
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