Question

Which of the following symbols will compare the given fractions correctly?
$\frac{3}{7}$ _____ $\frac{3}{14},\frac{2}{16}$ ____ $\frac{5}{16}$

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B $>,<$

Comparing the first two fractions, the numerators are the same. So, the denominator with a lesser number is greater.
$\frac{3}{7}>\frac{3}{14}$
Comparing the second set of fractions, the denominators are the same. So, the numerator with a greater number is greater.
$\frac{2}{16}<\frac{5}{16}$