Question

Which is smaller?
2/3 or 3/7


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Answer 1

Answer:

Compare 2/3 and 3/7

Step-by-step explanation:

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

LCM of 3 and 7 is 21

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

3

7

=

3 × 3

7 × 3

=

9

21

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

14

21

>

9

21

or

2

3

>

3

7