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Compare 6/98 and 3/27

6/98 is smaller than 3/27

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    6/98 = 6 × 27/98 × 27 = 162/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    3/27 = 3 × 98/27 × 98 = 294/2646
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 162/2646 < 294/2646 or 6/98 < 3/27

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