Compare 5/98 and 5/18
5/98 is smaller than 5/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
5/18 = 5 × 49/18 × 49 = 245/882 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/882 < 245/882 or 5/98 < 5/18
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