Compare 6/25 and 30/98
6/25 is smaller than 30/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
6/25 = 6 × 98/25 × 98 = 588/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
30/98 = 30 × 25/98 × 25 = 750/2450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 588/2450 < 750/2450 or 6/25 < 30/98
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