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Compare 42/98 and 8/12

42/98 is smaller than 8/12

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   42/98 = 42 × 6/98 × 6 = 252/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   8/12 = 8 × 49/12 × 49 = 392/588
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 252/588 < 392/588 or 42/98 < 8/12

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