Compare 25/98 and 20/28
25/98 is smaller than 20/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
25/98 = 25 × 2/98 × 2 = 50/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
20/28 = 20 × 7/28 × 7 = 140/196 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50/196 < 140/196 or 25/98 < 20/28
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