Question

Choose the symbol that correctly compares these mixed numbers .

Answer 1

B. <

Explanation:

The whole parts are equal since they are both 9.

We just need to compare the fractions 3/8 and 5/7.

The LCD is 8 * 7 = 56

3/8 = 21/56

5/7 = 40/56

3/8 < 5/7

9 3/8 < 9 5/7