Compare 98/90 and 42/60
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 42/60
98/90 is greater than 42/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
98/90 = 98 × 2/90 × 2 = 196/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 196/180 > 126/180 or 98/90 > 42/60
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