Compare 12/14 and 90/98
12/14 is smaller than 90/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
12/14 = 12 × 7/14 × 7 = 84/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
90/98 = 90 × 1/98 × 1 = 90/98 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84/98 < 90/98 or 12/14 < 90/98
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