Compare 4/98 and 10/72, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 4/98 and 10/72

4/98 is smaller than 10/72

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
4/98 = 4 × 36/98 × 36 = 144/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
10/72 = 10 × 49/72 × 49 = 490/3528
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
144/3528 < 490/3528 or 4/98 < 10/72

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