Compare 2/21 and 9/98
2/21 is greater than 9/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
2/21 = 2 × 14/21 × 14 = 28/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
9/98 = 9 × 3/98 × 3 = 27/294 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/294 > 27/294 or 2/21 > 9/98
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/21 and 9/98 2/21 and 18/98 2/42 and 9/98 6/21 and 9/98 2/21 and 27/98 2/63 and 9/98 10/21 and 9/98 2/21 and 45/98 14/21 and 9/98 2/21 and 63/98