Compare 1/98 and 6/64
1/98 is smaller than 6/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
1/98 = 1 × 32/98 × 32 = 32/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
6/64 = 6 × 49/64 × 49 = 294/3136 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/3136 < 294/3136 or 1/98 < 6/64
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