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Question
Compare the following pair of rational numbers
`2/3, 4/5`
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Solution
`2/3, 4/5`
L.C.M of 3 and 5 is 15
`2/3 = (2 xx 5)/(3 xx 5) = 10/15`
`4/5 = (4 xx 3)/(5 xx 3) = 12/15`
`10/15 < 12/15`
∴ `2/3 < 4/5`
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