Compare 36/98 and 28/60
36/98 is smaller than 28/60
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,
36/98 = 36 × 30/98 × 30 = 1080/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
28/60 = 28 × 49/60 × 49 = 1372/2940 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1080/2940 < 1372/2940 or 36/98 < 28/60
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