Compare 30/48 and 21/98
30/48 is greater than 21/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
30/48 = 30 × 49/48 × 49 = 1470/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
21/98 = 21 × 24/98 × 24 = 504/2352 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1470/2352 > 504/2352 or 30/48 > 21/98
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