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Compare 10/98 and 10/75

10/98 is smaller than 10/75

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   10/98 = 10 × 75/98 × 75 = 750/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   10/75 = 10 × 98/75 × 98 = 980/7350
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 750/7350 < 980/7350 or 10/98 < 10/75

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