Compare 4/98 and 5/9
498 is smaller than 59
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
498 = 4 × 998 × 9 = 36882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
59 = 5 × 989 × 98 = 490882 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 36882 < 490882 or 498 < 59
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