Compare 2/30 and 24/98
2/30 is smaller than 24/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
2/30 = 2 × 49/30 × 49 = 98/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
24/98 = 24 × 15/98 × 15 = 360/1470 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/1470 < 360/1470 or 2/30 < 24/98
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