Compare 54/98 and 81/96
54/98 is smaller than 81/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
54/98 = 54 × 48/98 × 48 = 2592/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
81/96 = 81 × 49/96 × 49 = 3969/4704 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2592/4704 < 3969/4704 or 54/98 < 81/96
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