Compare the following.
5/4 and 2/3
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Answer:
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 2/3
5/4 is greater than 2/3
Steps for comparing fractions
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
5/4 = 5 × 3/4 × 3
= 15/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 =12,
2
3
=
2 × 4
3 × 4
=
8
12
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
15
12
>
8
12
or
5
4
>
2
3
Step-by-step explanation:
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