Compare 90/98 and 72/75
90/98 is smaller than 72/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
90/98 = 90 × 75/98 × 75 = 6750/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
72/75 = 72 × 98/75 × 98 = 7056/7350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6750/7350 < 7056/7350 or 90/98 < 72/75
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