compare and put the sign 7 by 8 to 7 by 10
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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,
7
8
=
7 × 5
8 × 5
=
35
40
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
7
10
=
7 × 4
10 × 4
=
28
40
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
35
40
>
28
40
or
7
8
>
7
10
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