Compare 1/45 and 15/98
1/45 is smaller than 15/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
1/45 = 1 × 98/45 × 98 = 98/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
15/98 = 15 × 45/98 × 45 = 675/4410 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/4410 < 675/4410 or 1/45 < 15/98
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