Question

2:5 _ 3:7
Which is greater ???
Pls show method

Answer 1

Answer:

3:7 is greater than the 2 : 5

Answer 2

Answer:

Steps for comparing fractions

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,

2

5

=

2 × 7

5 × 7

=

14

35

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,

3

7

=

3 × 5

7 × 5

=

15

35

Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction

14

35

<

15

35

or

2

5

<

3

7