Compare 2/60 and 9/98
2/60 is smaller than 9/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
2/60 = 2 × 49/60 × 49 = 98/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
9/98 = 9 × 30/98 × 30 = 270/2940 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/2940 < 270/2940 or 2/60 < 9/98
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