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Compare 6/98 and 6/45

6/98 is smaller than 6/45

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   6/98 = 6 × 45/98 × 45 = 270/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   6/45 = 6 × 98/45 × 98 = 588/4410
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 270/4410 < 588/4410 or 6/98 < 6/45

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