Compare 2/63 and 4/98
2/63 is smaller than 4/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
2/63 = 2 × 14/63 × 14 = 28/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/882 < 36/882 or 2/63 < 4/98
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