Question

simplify 5/7 divide by 2 on the side 4/7 - 11/14

Answer 1

We have the following:

(i)

5

8

and

7

12

 

By cross multiplication, we get:

5 × 12 = 60 and 7 × 8 = 56

However, 60 > 56

∴  

5

8

>

7

12

(ii)

5

9

and

11

15

By cross multiplication, we get:

5 × 15 = 75 and 9 × 11 = 99

However, 75 < 99

∴  

5

9

<

11

15

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

We have the following:

(i)

5

8

and

7

12

 

By cross multiplication, we get:

5 × 12 = 60 and 7 × 8 = 56

However, 60 > 56

∴  

5

8

>

7

12

(ii)

5

9

and

11

15

By cross multiplication, we get:

5 × 15 = 75 and 9 × 11 = 99

However, 75 < 99

∴  

5

9

<

11

15