Compare 9/98 and 28/80
9/98 is smaller than 28/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
9/98 = 9 × 40/98 × 40 = 360/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
28/80 = 28 × 49/80 × 49 = 1372/3920 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 360/3920 < 1372/3920 or 9/98 < 28/80
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