Compare 1/98 and 42/25
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 17/25
1/98 is smaller than 42/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
1/98 = 1 × 25/98 × 25 = 25/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
42/25 = 42 × 98/25 × 98 = 4116/2450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 25/2450 < 4116/2450 or 1/98 < 42/25
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