Compare 6/35 and 18/98
6/35 is smaller than 18/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
6/35 = 6 × 14/35 × 14 = 84/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
18/98 = 18 × 5/98 × 5 = 90/490 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84/490 < 90/490 or 6/35 < 18/98
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