Compare 3/98 and 6/81
3/98 is smaller than 6/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
3/98 = 3 × 81/98 × 81 = 243/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
6/81 = 6 × 98/81 × 98 = 588/7938 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 243/7938 < 588/7938 or 3/98 < 6/81
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