Question

2. Which sign makes the statement true?
00w​

Answer 1

>

Explanation:

To compare the 2 fractions we require them to have a common denominator

The lowest common multiple of 5 and 8 is 40

Multiply the numerator/ denominator of the first fraction by 8

Multiply the numerator/ denominator of the second fraction by 5, that is

`(4)/(5)` =
`(4(8))/(5(8))` =
`(32)/(40)`

`(3)/(8)` =
`(3(5))/(8(5))` =
`(15)/(40)`

`(32)/(40)` >
`(15)/(40)`, hence

`(4)/(5)` >
`(3)/(8)`

Answer 2

4/5 is greater than 3/8, so this sign: >