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Compare 1/98 and 56/90

1/98 is smaller than 56/90

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    1/98 = 1 × 45/98 × 45 = 45/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    56/90 = 56 × 49/90 × 49 = 2744/4410
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 45/4410 < 2744/4410 or 1/98 < 56/90

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