Question

Explain your answer to each question.

A) Which is greater, 3/7 or 2/5

B) Put these fractions in order from lowest to highest.

1/2 8/15 3/10 14/30 2/5

Answer 1

a) 3/7 is greater because 2 divided by 5 is .40 and 3 divided by 7 is .42 rounded

b) 3/10 = .3, 2/5 = .4, 14/30 = about .46, 1/2 =.5, and 8/15 = about .53

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