Compare 84/98 and 14/72
84/98 is greater than 14/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
84/98 = 84 × 36/98 × 36 = 3024/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
14/72 = 14 × 49/72 × 49 = 686/3528 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3024/3528 > 686/3528 or 84/98 > 14/72
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