Compare 6/98 and 63/75
6/98 is smaller than 63/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
6/98 = 6 × 75/98 × 75 = 450/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
63/75 = 63 × 98/75 × 98 = 6174/7350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 450/7350 < 6174/7350 or 6/98 < 63/75
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