Compare 10/98 and 14/49
10/98 is smaller than 14/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
10/98 = 10 × 1/98 × 1 = 10/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
14/49 = 14 × 2/49 × 2 = 28/98 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/98 < 28/98 or 10/98 < 14/49
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