Question

Compare. Write <, >, or =. Write the strategy you used. 2/3 or 7/8

Answer 1

2/3<7/8.

Explanation:

Well the easiest and most simple way is to get a common denominator.The lcm of 3 and 8 is 24.so 2*8=16.So 2/3=16/24.Also 7*3 = 21.So 21/24=2/3.so 2/3<7/8.