Compare 90/16 and 50/90
1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 50/90
90/16 is greater than 50/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
90/16 = 90 × 45/16 × 45 = 4050/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
50/90 = 50 × 8/90 × 8 = 400/720 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4050/720 > 400/720 or 90/16 > 50/90
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