Question

Which of the two is greater 22/7 or 138/43?

Answer 1

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Q. Which of the two is greater 22/7 or 138/43 ?

$\frac{22}{7} \: \: and \: \: \frac{138}{43}$

• Taking LCM of denominator i.e, 7 and 43

LCM of 7 and 43 is = 301


• Now ,

$\frac{22}{7} \times 301 = 946$



$\frac{138}{43} \times 301 = 966$

$since \: \: 966 > 946$

$hence \: \: \frac{138}{43} > \frac{22}{7}$

Answer 2

Concept Introduction:

To find which fraction is greater either it is to be converted into decimal or denominator has to be brought to same then by comparing numerator two fractions can be compared.

Given: Two fractions $\frac{22}{7}$ and $\frac{138}{43}$.

To Find:

We have to find the value of, greater fraction.

Solution:

According to the problem,

By converting the fraction into decimal we get:

$22/7=3.14$ and $138/43=3.209$

Therefore $138/43$ is greater of two given fractions.

Final Answer:

The value of grater fraction is $138/43$.

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