5 by 8 and 7 by 10 compare the fraction
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5/8 is smaller than 7/10
Step-by-step explanation:
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
5/8. = 5*5/8*5=25/40
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
7 × 4=28= 28/40
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
25/40 < 28/40 or 5/8 < 7/10
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