Question

Is 9/16 less then 1/2

Answer 1

Let's begin by listing out the given information:

To know which fraction is greater, we will solve for the least common denominator for both fractions

The least common denominator for 2 & 16 = 16

For the first fraction, we have: 9/16

`(9)/(16)=(9\cdot1)/(16\cdot1)=(9)/(16)`

For the second fraction, we have: 8/16

`(1)/(2)=(1\cdot8)/(2\cdot8)=(8)/(16)`

Both fractions now have the same denominator. So, the fraction with the lower denominator is lesser.

`(9)/(16)>(1)/(2)`

Hence, 9/16 is not lesser than 1/2