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1/2 2/5greater than less than
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1/2 2/5greater than less than

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we have the numbers

1/2 and 2/5

the given fractions don't have the same denominator

so

Find out an equivalent fraction

1/2 -----> multiply by 5/5

(1/2)*(5/5)=5/10

2/5 ----> multiply by 2/2

(2/5)*(2/2)=4/10

Now compare the fractions

5/10 is greater than 4/10

so

1/2 > 2/5
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