Compare 24/30 and 1/98
24/30 is greater than 1/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
24/30 = 24 × 49/30 × 49 = 1176/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
1/98 = 1 × 15/98 × 15 = 15/1470 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1176/1470 > 15/1470 or 24/30 > 1/98
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