Question

Which symbol correctly compares the two fractions? Use > , < , or =. Enter your answer in the box. 2/4 3/8

Answer 1

The correct answer is:  [A]:  >   .
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Note that:  "2/4"  > "3/8" .
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Specifically, note that "2/4" > "4/8" .
{i.e. "2/4 is GREATER THAN 3/8" }.
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     2/4 = ?/8  ;   4* ? = 8 ? ;  8 ÷ 4 = 2 .  So;  4 * 2 = 8 ;

     2/4 = (2*2) / (4*2) = 4/8;
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 So;  "2/4" = "4/8".  and: "4/8" is GREATER THAN "3/8" ;

(i.e.,  "4/8" > "3/8" ) ;

  thus:   "2/4"  > "3/8 .
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