Compare 2/40 and 5/98
2/40 is smaller than 5/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
2/40 = 2 × 49/40 × 49 = 98/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
5/98 = 5 × 20/98 × 20 = 100/1960 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/1960 < 100/1960 or 2/40 < 5/98
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