Compare 18/98 and 20/48
18/98 is smaller than 20/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
18/98 = 18 × 24/98 × 24 = 432/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
20/48 = 20 × 49/48 × 49 = 980/2352 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 432/2352 < 980/2352 or 18/98 < 20/48
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