Compare the given fractions-34 and 28

The fraction 28 can be written as 14 in its simplest form. Since denominators of 34 and 14 are the same, the fraction with greater numerator will be the greates ...

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Compare the given fractions.
$\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{2}{8}$

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Solution

The fraction $\frac{2}{8}$ can be written as $\frac{1}{4}$ in its simplest form.
Since denominators of $\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{1}{4}$ are the same, the fraction with greater numerator will be the greatest.
Since $3 > 1, \frac{3}{4} > \frac{1}{4}$
Hence, $\frac{3}{4} > \frac{2}{8}$

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Compare the given fractions. 34 and 28

The fraction 28 can be written as 14 in its simplest form. Since denominators of 34 and 14 are the same, the fraction with greater numerator will be the greatest. Since 3>1,34>14 Hence, 34>28

Compare the given fractions.
$\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{2}{8}$

The fraction $\frac{2}{8}$ can be written as $\frac{1}{4}$ in its simplest form.
Since denominators of $\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{1}{4}$ are the same, the fraction with greater numerator will be the greatest.
Since $3 > 1, \frac{3}{4} > \frac{1}{4}$
Hence, $\frac{3}{4} > \frac{2}{8}$