Answer:
5/7 is greater than 5/8
Step-by-step explanation:
Steps for comparing fractions
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
5/7
=
5 × 8
7 × 8
=
40/56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
5/8
=
5 × 7
8 × 7
=
35/56
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
40/56 > 35/56
or
5/7 > 5/8
Hope this helps!
