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Question
Compare the fraction and put an appropriate sign.
`3/6 ☐ 5/6`
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Solution
`3/6 bb(<) 5/6`
Explanation:
Here both fractions have the same denominators. So, the fraction with the greater numerator is the highest factor.
∴ `3/6 < 5/6`
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