Compare 1/98 and 14/96
1/98 is smaller than 14/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
1/98 = 1 × 48/98 × 48 = 48/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
14/96 = 14 × 49/96 × 49 = 686/4704 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 48/4704 < 686/4704 or 1/98 < 14/96
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