Compare 5/98 and 9/24
5/98 is smaller than 9/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
5/98 = 5 × 12/98 × 12 = 60/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
9/24 = 9 × 49/24 × 49 = 441/1176 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60/1176 < 441/1176 or 5/98 < 9/24
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