Question

What is larger  3/8  or  5/16

Answer 1

$\frac{3}{8} ... \frac{5}{16}$

First, find the least common denominator between the two.
Since 8 is a factor of 16, the LCD is 16.

$\frac{3*2}{8*2}$

$\frac{3}{8}= \frac{6}{16}$

Now, you can compare the numerators.

$6>5$

Since 6 is greater than 5, you know that $\frac{6}{16} > \frac{5}{16}$.

Therefore, we now know that $\frac{3}{8}$ is larger.

Answer 2

$\frac{3}{8}=\frac{3\codt2}{8\cdot2}=\frac{6}{16} > \frac{5}{16}\\\\Answer:\frac{3}{8}\ is\ larger\ than\ \frac{5}{16}.$