Compare 10/98 and 14/45
1098 is smaller than 1445
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
1098 = 10 × 4598 × 45 = 4504410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
1445 = 14 × 9845 × 98 = 13724410 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4504410 < 13724410 or 1098 < 1445
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