Question

compare 5 3/7 and 31/35​

Answer 1

Answer:

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

LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35

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

35 = 3 × 75 × 7 = 2135

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

37 = 3 × 57 × 5 = 1535

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

2135 > 1535 or 35 > 37

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