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Compare 6/98 and 6/40

6/98 is smaller than 6/40

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
   6/98 = 6 × 20/98 × 20 = 120/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   6/40 = 6 × 49/40 × 49 = 294/1960
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 120/1960 < 294/1960 or 6/98 < 6/40

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