Compare 1/25 and 4/98
1/25 is smaller than 4/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
1/25 = 1 × 98/25 × 98 = 98/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
4/98 = 4 × 25/98 × 25 = 100/2450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/2450 < 100/2450 or 1/25 < 4/98
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