Question

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$\frac{17}{8}\square 2\frac{1}{8}$

Answer 1

Given : $\frac{17}{8}\square 2\frac{1}{8}$

Here we have a mixed fraction, so converting it into an improper fraction.

$2\frac{1}{8}$$=$$\frac{2\times 8+1}{8}$

$=$ $\frac{16+1}{8}$

$=$ $\frac{17}{8}$

Now according to the question we have to compare the two fractions.

$\frac{17}{8}\square 2\frac{1}{8}$

$\frac{17}{8}\square \frac{17}{8}$ $\therefore$ $2\frac{1}{8}=\frac{17}{8}$

Therefore, $\frac{17}{8}=\frac{17}{8}$