Compare 15/98 and 14/4
1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 3 2/4
15/98 is smaller than 14/4
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
14/4 = 14 × 49/4 × 49 = 686/196 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/196 < 686/196 or 15/98 < 14/4
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