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Compare 56/98 and 60/72

56/98 is smaller than 60/72

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   56/98 = 56 × 36/98 × 36 = 2016/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   60/72 = 60 × 49/72 × 49 = 2940/3528
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 2016/3528 < 2940/3528 or 56/98 < 60/72

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