Compare 9/98 and 6/45
998 is smaller than 645
Steps for comparing fractions
- 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,
998 = 9 × 4598 × 45 = 4054410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
645 = 6 × 9845 × 98 = 5884410 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4054410 < 5884410 or 998 < 645
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