Compare 70/98 and 50/75
70/98 is greater than 50/75
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,
70/98 = 70 × 75/98 × 75 = 5250/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
50/75 = 50 × 98/75 × 98 = 4900/7350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5250/7350 > 4900/7350 or 70/98 > 50/75
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