Compare 27/45 and 3/98
2745 is greater than 398
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
2745 = 27 × 9845 × 98 = 26464410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
398 = 3 × 4598 × 45 = 1354410 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 26464410 > 1354410 or 2745 > 398
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