Question

Compare the fractions. 4/7 1/6. a. > b. = c.

Answer 1

Answer:

a.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's do it substracting:

$\frac{4}{7} - \frac{1}{6} = \frac{24-7}{42} = \frac{17}{42} > 0$

Then,

$\frac{4}{7} - \frac{1}{6} > 0$

$\frac{4}{7} > \frac{1}{6}$.

Answer 2

To start with, write both fractions with same denominator, i.e LCM of 6 and 7
Thus,
4/7=24/42

1/6=7/42
This means 4/7 is greater than 1/6
The answer is thus a