Compare 21/98 and 50/84
21/98 is smaller than 50/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
21/98 = 21 × 6/98 × 6 = 126/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
50/84 = 50 × 7/84 × 7 = 350/588 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 126/588 < 350/588 or 21/98 < 50/84
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