Compare the two numbers by choosing <, >or =

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1 answer:

vlabodo [156]2 years ago

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Answer:

In order to compare the fractions we can first obtain the LCM of the denominators of the two fractions and that is to say

= LCM of 5 and 3 which is 15

= $\frac{2}{5} * 15$

and also:

= $\frac{1}{3} * 15$

So in conclusion the numbers 6 and 5 will determine the sign to be used and since 6 is for $\frac{2}{5}$ and 5 is for $\frac{1}{3}$ and numerically 6 is greater than 5 therefore:

$\frac{2}{5} > \frac{1}{3}$

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