Compare 8/84 and 18/98
8/84 is smaller than 18/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
8/84 = 8 × 7/84 × 7 = 56/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
18/98 = 18 × 6/98 × 6 = 108/588 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/588 < 108/588 or 8/84 < 18/98
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