Compare 3/49 and 2/30
3/49 is smaller than 2/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
3/49 = 3 × 30/49 × 30 = 90/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
2/30 = 2 × 49/30 × 49 = 98/1470 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/1470 < 98/1470 or 3/49 < 2/30
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