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Compare 24/42 and 36/98

24/42 is greater than 36/98

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   24/42 = 24 × 7/42 × 7 = 168/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   36/98 = 36 × 3/98 × 3 = 108/294
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 168/294 > 108/294 or 24/42 > 36/98

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