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Question
Compare the fraction and put an appropriate sign.
`4/5 ☐ 5/5`
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Solution
`4/5 bb(<) 5/5`
Explanation:
Here both fractions have the same denominators. So, the fraction with the greater numerator is the highest factor
∴ `4/5 < 5/5`
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