Fractional into 12,15,×20,16
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Step-by-step explanation:
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 1 4/16
15
12
is equivalent to
20
16
Steps for comparing fractions
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
15
12
=
15 × 4
12 × 4
=
60
48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
20
16
=
20 × 3
16 × 3
=
60
48
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
60
48
=
60
48
or
15
12
=
20
16
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