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Which is Greater? 7 Or 0.7 - Mathematics

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Which is greater? 7 or 0.7

Solution

7 or 0.7

Converting these decimal numbers into equivalent fractions,

`7 = 7/1 = (7 xx 10)/(1 xx 10) = 70/10` and `0.7 = 7/10`

It can be observed that both fractions have the same denominator.

As 70 > 7,

Therefore, 7 > 0.7

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Chapter 2: Fractions and Decimals - Exercise 2.5 [Page 47]

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NCERT Mathematics [English] Class 7
Chapter 2 Fractions and Decimals
Exercise 2.5 | Q 1.3 | Page 47
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