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Compare 16/98 and 2/45

16/98 is greater than 2/45

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    16/98 = 16 × 45/98 × 45 = 720/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    2/45 = 2 × 98/45 × 98 = 196/4410
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 720/4410 > 196/4410 or 16/98 > 2/45

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