Compare 8/50 and 16/63
8/50 is smaller than 16/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
8/50 = 8 × 63/50 × 63 = 504/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
16/63 = 16 × 50/63 × 50 = 800/3150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 504/3150 < 800/3150 or 8/50 < 16/63
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