Compare 3/60 and 35/98
3/60 is smaller than 35/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
3/60 = 3 × 49/60 × 49 = 147/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
35/98 = 35 × 30/98 × 30 = 1050/2940 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 147/2940 < 1050/2940 or 3/60 < 35/98
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