Compare 1/20 and 5/98
1/20 is smaller than 5/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
1/20 = 1 × 49/20 × 49 = 49/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
5/98 = 5 × 10/98 × 10 = 50/980 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 49/980 < 50/980 or 1/20 < 5/98
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