Compare 4/28 and 21/98
4/28 is smaller than 21/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
4/28 = 4 × 7/28 × 7 = 28/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
21/98 = 21 × 2/98 × 2 = 42/196 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/196 < 42/196 or 4/28 < 21/98
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