Compare the fractions by filling appropriate sign $>, < o r =$ .
$\frac{7}{12} [] \frac{7}{15}$

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Solution

∴ Unlike fraction Having the Same numerator .
$\frac{7}{12} a n d \frac{7}{15}$ have same numerator and their denominator are $12 a n d 15$ respectively .
Since , $12 < 15$
∴ $\frac{7}{12} > \frac{7}{15}$
If the fraction to be compared have the same numerator , then the fraction having the greater denominator is smaller than fraction having the smaller denominator.

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