Compare 2/5 and 56/98
2/5 is smaller than 56/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
2/5 = 2 × 98/5 × 98 = 196/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
56/98 = 56 × 5/98 × 5 = 280/490 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 196/490 < 280/490 or 2/5 < 56/98
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/5 and 56/98 2/10 and 56/98 6/5 and 56/98 2/15 and 56/98 10/5 and 56/98 2/25 and 56/98 14/5 and 56/98 2/35 and 56/98