Question

how to compare the following fractions : 5 by 18 and 7 by 8 with explanation

Answer 1

Answer:

Hey there

Step-by-step explanation:

U can compare Two unlike fractions by making their denominators equal by taking their LCM.

Here

LCM of 18 and 8 is 72

So

$\frac{5}{18} = \frac{20}{72} \\ \frac{7}{8} = \frac{63}{72}$

so we can see as 63/72>20/72

Thus

7/8>5/18

which is the required ans

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