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Compare 2/63 and 4/98

2/63 is smaller than 4/98

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    2/63 = 2 × 14/63 × 14 = 28/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 28/882 < 36/882 or 2/63 < 4/98

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