Compare 8/98 and 15/24
8/98 is smaller than 15/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
8/98 = 8 × 12/98 × 12 = 96/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 96/1176 < 735/1176 or 8/98 < 15/24
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/98 and 15/24 8/98 and 30/24 8/98 and 15/48 24/98 and 15/24 8/98 and 45/24 8/98 and 15/72 40/98 and 15/24 8/98 and 75/24 56/98 and 15/24