Compare 2/81 and 3/98
2/81 is smaller than 3/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
2/81 = 2 × 98/81 × 98 = 196/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
3/98 = 3 × 81/98 × 81 = 243/7938 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 196/7938 < 243/7938 or 2/81 < 3/98
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