Compare 2/28 and 35/98
2/28 is smaller than 35/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
2/28 = 2 × 7/28 × 7 = 14/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
35/98 = 35 × 2/98 × 2 = 70/196 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/196 < 70/196 or 2/28 < 35/98
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