Compare 16/36 and 10/98
16/36 is greater than 10/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
16/36 = 16 × 49/36 × 49 = 784/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
10/98 = 10 × 18/98 × 18 = 180/1764 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 784/1764 > 180/1764 or 16/36 > 10/98
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