Convert the given fractions into like a fraction1/7×5/5=5/351/5×7/7=7/35Now we can compare clearly 7is greater than 5hence, 1/5>1/7 ...

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$\frac{1}{7}$ ________ $\frac{1}{5}$

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Convert the given fractions into like a fraction
$\frac{1}{7} \times \frac{5}{5} = \frac{5}{35}$
$\frac{1}{5} \times \frac{7}{7} = \frac{7}{35}$
Now we can compare clearly $7$ is greater than $5$
hence, $\frac{1}{5} > \frac{1}{7}$

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