Compare 3/98 and 7/60
3/98 is smaller than 7/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
3/98 = 3 × 30/98 × 30 = 90/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
7/60 = 7 × 49/60 × 49 = 343/2940 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/2940 < 343/2940 or 3/98 < 7/60
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