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3/4,5/8,3/7,1/3,2/5

User Kevmc
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Answer:

1/3 < 2/5 < 3/7 < 5/8 < 3/4

Explanation:

Using the given inputs:

3/4 5/8 3/7 1/3 2/5

The least common denominator (LCD) is: 840.

Rewriting as equivalent fractions with the LCD:

3/4= 630/840

5/8= 525/840

3/7= 360/840

1/3= 280/840

2/5= 336/840

Sorting this by the numerators of the equivalent fractions in order from least to greatest:

1/3= 280/840= < 2/5= 336/840= < 3/7= 360/840= < 5/8= 525/840= < 3/4 = 630/840

Therefore, the sorted inputs in order from least to greatest is:

1/3 < 2/5 < 3/7 < 5/8 < 3/4

Hopes this helps!

Have a good evening! :)

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