Question
Compare the fractions and justify your answer:
$\frac{8}{3}, \frac{5}{2}$
$\frac{8}{3}, \frac{5}{2}$
✓
Answer
Given, fractions are $\frac{4}{9}$ and $\frac{3}{7}$
LCM of 3 and 2 is 6
$\frac{8}{3}=\frac{8}{3} \times \frac{2}{2}=\frac{16}{6}$ and $\frac{5}{2}=\frac{5}{2} \times \frac{3}{3}=\frac{15}{6}$
Clearly, $\frac{16}{6}>\frac{15}{6}$ So, $\frac{8}{3}>\frac{5}{2}$
LCM of 3 and 2 is 6
$\frac{8}{3}=\frac{8}{3} \times \frac{2}{2}=\frac{16}{6}$ and $\frac{5}{2}=\frac{5}{2} \times \frac{3}{3}=\frac{15}{6}$
Clearly, $\frac{16}{6}>\frac{15}{6}$ So, $\frac{8}{3}>\frac{5}{2}$
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