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Compare 49/98 and 70/96

49/98 is smaller than 70/96

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   49/98 = 49 × 48/98 × 48 = 2352/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   70/96 = 70 × 49/96 × 49 = 3430/4704
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 2352/4704 < 3430/4704 or 49/98 < 70/96

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