Compare 32/98 and 6/16
32/98 is smaller than 6/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 16 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
32/98 = 32 × 8/98 × 8 = 256/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
6/16 = 6 × 49/16 × 49 = 294/784 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 256/784 < 294/784 or 32/98 < 6/16
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