Answer :
The three ways to show that 7/8 is greater than 5/6 are:
(1) Same denominator method
Multiply top and bottom of each fraction by the denominator of the other.
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To make the same denominator we will multiply top and bottom of each fraction by the denominator of the other.
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That means, in the same denominator, more numerator value will be greater than the other.
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(2) Same numerator method
Multiply top and bottom of each fraction by the numerator of the other.
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To make the same numerator we will multiply top and bottom of each fraction by the numerator of the other.
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That means, in the same numerator, less denominator value will be greater than the other.
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(3) In decimal form
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