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Compare 28/98 and 2/32

28/98 is greater than 2/32

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   28/98 = 28 × 16/98 × 16 = 448/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   2/32 = 2 × 49/32 × 49 = 98/1568
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 448/1568 > 98/1568 or 28/98 > 2/32

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