Compare 9/98 and 28/96
9/98 is smaller than 28/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
9/98 = 9 × 48/98 × 48 = 432/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
28/96 = 28 × 49/96 × 49 = 1372/4704 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 432/4704 < 1372/4704 or 9/98 < 28/96
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