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Move a symbol to each box to compare the fractions.

2/3 7/12
58/ 3/6
< > =

Move a symbol to each box to compare the fractions. 2/3 7/12 58/ 3/6 < > =-example-1
User Lord Zsolt
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Answer:

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Explanation:

Question 1

2/3 _ 7/12

  • They are both in simplest form
  • Take the LCM as 12
  • 2/3 x 4/4 _ 7/12
  • 8/12 _ 7/12
  • Clearly 8 is greater than 7
  • 2/3 > 7/12

Question 2

5/8 _ 3/6

  • Not in simplest form
  • 5/8 _ 1/2
  • Take the LCM as 8
  • 5/8 _ 1/2 x 4/4
  • 5/8 _ 4/8
  • 5 is greater than 4
  • 5/8 > 3/6
User VvdL
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#1

  • 2/3 =2×4/3×4=8/12
  • 7/12

The sign should be

  • 8/12>7/12
  • 2/3>7/12

#2

  • 5/8=5×3/8×3=15/24
  • 3/6=3×4/6×4=12/24

So

  • 15/24>12/24
  • 5/8>3/6
User Taku
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