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Compare 1/54 and 3/98

1/54 is smaller than 3/98

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    1/54 = 1 × 49/54 × 49 = 49/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    3/98 = 3 × 27/98 × 27 = 81/2646
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 49/2646 < 81/2646 or 1/54 < 3/98

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