Compare 3/98 and 2/35
3/98 is smaller than 2/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
2/35 = 2 × 14/35 × 14 = 28/490 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15/490 < 28/490 or 3/98 < 2/35
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