Compare 7/48 and 1/98
7/48 is greater than 1/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
7/48 = 7 × 49/48 × 49 = 343/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
1/98 = 1 × 24/98 × 24 = 24/2352 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 343/2352 > 24/2352 or 7/48 > 1/98
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