Question

Which of the fractions is greater $\frac{3}{8}or\frac{5}{16}$?

Answer 1

To convert $\frac{3}{8}$ into a fraction with denominator 16, it is converted into an equivalent fraction with denominator 16, $\frac{3}{8}=\frac{3\times 2}{8\times 2}=\frac{6}{16}$

So, $\frac{3}{8}and\frac{6}{16}$ will become $\frac{6}{16}and\frac{5}{16}$ respectively, $\frac{6}{16}$ is greater. Hence, $\frac{3}{8}$ is greater than $\frac{5}{16}$.