Compare 16/98 and 15/27, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 16/98 and 15/27

16/98 is smaller than 15/27

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
16/98 = 16 × 27/98 × 27 = 432/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
15/27 = 15 × 98/27 × 98 = 1470/2646
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
432/2646 < 1470/2646 or 16/98 < 15/27

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad