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Which is bigger, 16/50 or 9/30​

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Answer:

16/50

Explanation:

The denominators of these two fractions differ, so we must find and use the LCD:

It is 50*30, or 150.

Then:

16/50 = 48/150, and 9/30 = 45/150.

Clearly, the first fraction is the bigger one: 16/50

User Lameek
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Answer:

Find the common denominator.

16/50 is bigger

16/50 = 48/150

9/30 = 45/150

Explanation:

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