Compare 4/98 and 1/54
4/98 is greater than 1/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
4/98 = 4 × 27/98 × 27 = 108/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
1/54 = 1 × 49/54 × 49 = 49/2646 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 108/2646 > 49/2646 or 4/98 > 1/54
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