Question

compare the following fraction 2/3 and 5/7​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

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

LCM of 3 and 7 is 21

For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,

2

3

=

2 × 7

3 × 7

=

14

21

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,

5

7

=

5 × 3

7 × 3

=

15

21

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

14

21

<

15

21

or

2

3

<

5

7

Answer 2

Answer:

We can take L.C.M

The L.C.M is 21

2/4×7/7;5/7×3/3

14/21;15/21

14/21>15/21

2/3>5/7