Compare 8/98 and 2/45, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 8/98 and 2/45

8/98 is greater than 2/45

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
8/98 = 8 × 45/98 × 45 = 360/4410
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
2/45 = 2 × 98/45 × 98 = 196/4410
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
360/4410 > 196/4410 or 8/98 > 2/45

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