Compare 9/25 and 8/98
9/25 is greater than 8/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
9/25 = 9 × 98/25 × 98 = 882/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 882/2450 > 200/2450 or 9/25 > 8/98
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