Compare 63/98 and 30/81
63/98 is greater than 30/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
63/98 = 63 × 81/98 × 81 = 5103/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
30/81 = 30 × 98/81 × 98 = 2940/7938 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5103/7938 > 2940/7938 or 63/98 > 30/81
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