Compare 4/98 and 4/42
4/98 is smaller than 4/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
4/42 = 4 × 7/42 × 7 = 28/294 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/294 < 28/294 or 4/98 < 4/42
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