Compare 21/98 and 8/9
21/98 is smaller than 8/9
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
21/98 = 21 × 9/98 × 9 = 189/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
8/9 = 8 × 98/9 × 98 = 784/882 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 189/882 < 784/882 or 21/98 < 8/9
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