Compare 6/98 and 1/35
6/98 is greater than 1/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
6/98 = 6 × 5/98 × 5 = 30/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
1/35 = 1 × 14/35 × 14 = 14/490 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/490 > 14/490 or 6/98 > 1/35
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