Compare 2/24 and 3/98
2/24 is greater than 3/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
2/24 = 2 × 49/24 × 49 = 98/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
3/98 = 3 × 12/98 × 12 = 36/1176 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/1176 > 36/1176 or 2/24 > 3/98
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