Compare 36/98 and 4/6
36/98 is smaller than 4/6
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
36/98 = 36 × 3/98 × 3 = 108/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
4/6 = 4 × 49/6 × 49 = 196/294 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 108/294 < 196/294 or 36/98 < 4/6
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