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Compare 15/72 and 24/98

15/72 is smaller than 24/98

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    15/72 = 15 × 49/72 × 49 = 735/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    24/98 = 24 × 36/98 × 36 = 864/3528
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 735/3528 < 864/3528 or 15/72 < 24/98

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