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Question
Compare the numbers `5/4 and 2/3`. Write using the proper symbol of <, =, >.
Sum
Solution
`5/4 = (5 xx 3)/(4 xx 3) = 15/12.`
`2/3 = (2 xx 4)/(3 xx 4) = 8/12.`
`15/12 > 8/12`
∴ `5/4 > 2/3`.
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