Compare 70/98 and 10/15
70/98 is greater than 10/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
70/98 = 70 × 15/98 × 15 = 1050/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
10/15 = 10 × 98/15 × 98 = 980/1470 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1050/1470 > 980/1470 or 70/98 > 10/15
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