what is larger 3/8 or 5/16
\(\frac{3}{8} ... \frac{5}{16}\)
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.
\(\frac{3}{8}=\frac{3\codt2}{8\cdot2}=\frac{6}{16} > \frac{5}{16}\\\\Answer:\frac{3}{8}\ is\ larger\ than\ \frac{5}{16}.\)