Compare 32/98 and 15/81
32/98 is greater than 15/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
32/98 = 32 × 81/98 × 81 = 2592/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
15/81 = 15 × 98/81 × 98 = 1470/7938 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2592/7938 > 1470/7938 or 32/98 > 15/81
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