Question

Compare each pair of the following fractions by cross-multiplication . do not spam , if any body spam I will report .

1) 2/3 , 5/8

2) 4/7 , 5/8

3) 5/9, 6/11

4) 2/7 , 3/13

5) 11/18 , 13/17​

Answer 1

Answer:1)

Step-by-step explanation: 1)Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24

For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,

2

3

=  

2 × 8

3 × 8

=  

16

24

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,

5

8

=  

5 × 3

8 × 3

=  

15

24

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

16

24

>  

15

24

or  

2

3

>  

5

8