Question

Two pairs of fractions are given below. Which of the following pairs of symbols will correctly compare them?

• A. $<,<$
• B. $>,>$
• C. $<,>$
• D. $>,<$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $>,>$

For the first pair:


When the numerators are the same, the fraction with the larger denominator is smaller.
Observing the given image, we can see that $\frac{5}{6}>\frac{5}{8}$.

Thus, $\frac{5}{6}>\frac{5}{8}$
For the second pair:


Observing the given image, we can see that $\frac{3}{4}>\frac{1}{4}$.

Hence, $\frac{5}{6}>\frac{5}{8}$ and $\frac{3}{4}>\frac{1}{4}$.