Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - The Four Operations (Section 6 - No. 39)
Which statement is correct when comparing fractions 1/3 and 2/5?
1/3 > 2/5
1/3 < 2/5
1/3 = 2/5
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Explication
Convert to a common denominator to compare: 1/3= 5/15 and 2/5= 6/15. 6/15>5/15