Compare 15/96 and 72/98
15/96 is smaller than 72/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
15/96 = 15 × 49/96 × 49 = 735/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
72/98 = 72 × 48/98 × 48 = 3456/4704 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 735/4704 < 3456/4704 or 15/96 < 72/98
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