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Compare fraction 2over 3 and 7 over 8 which is greater

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7/8 is greater than 2/3. (7/8 > 2/3)
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If you use a calculator to find the exact decimal of these fractions, you can easily find this out.

2/3 as a decimal equals: 0.6666 (repeating sixes)

7/8 as a decimal equals: 0.875

0.875 > 0.666

7/8 > 2/3

7 over 8 is greater! Hope this helps! :)
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