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Compare 2/98 and 6/56

2/98 is smaller than 6/56

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   2/98 = 2 × 4/98 × 4 = 8/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   6/56 = 6 × 7/56 × 7 = 42/392
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 8/392 < 42/392 or 2/98 < 6/56

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