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Compare 15/98 and 6/21

15/98 is smaller than 6/21

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 21 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   6/21 = 6 × 14/21 × 14 = 84/294
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 45/294 < 84/294 or 15/98 < 6/21

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