Compare 25/96 and 5/98
25/96 is greater than 5/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
25/96 = 25 × 49/96 × 49 = 1225/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
5/98 = 5 × 48/98 × 48 = 240/4704 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1225/4704 > 240/4704 or 25/96 > 5/98
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