Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Mixed Review Exercises - Page 258: 17

Answer

$\frac{17}{30}\lt\frac{36}{60}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{17}{30}$, $\frac{36}{60}$ to compare two fractions lets have common denominator. 30 & 60 has least common multiple as 60. So multiply numerator and denominator of first fraction with 2. $\frac{17\times2}{30\times2}$, $\frac{36}{60}$ = $\frac{34}{60}$, $\frac{36}{60}$ Now, $\frac{34}{60}\lt\frac{36}{60}$ (numerator of first fraction is less then second) = $\frac{17}{30}\lt\frac{36}{60}$
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