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Which is greater, 3 over 4 or 11 over 16

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Answer: 3/4 is greater

Explanation:

3/4 and 11/16

#1 change to same denominator

the LCM (least common multiple) of 4 and 16 is 16

12/16 and 11/16

#2 compare numerator

12 > 11

this means 12/16>11/16

12/16=3/4, 3/4 is greater

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