Compare 2/18 and 42/98
2/18 is smaller than 42/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
2/18 = 2 × 49/18 × 49 = 98/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/882 < 378/882 or 2/18 < 42/98
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