Chapter 4.4, Problem 12E

To determine

To find LCD.

Answer to Problem 12E

  $\frac{13}{16}$ is greater than $\frac{2}{3}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information: $\frac{2}{3},\frac{13}{16}$

Formula Used: Factorisation

Calculation:

Convert these fractions to equivalent fractions with common denominator in order to compare them more easily.

LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

So ,denominator of both fractions 48.

  $\frac{2\times 16}{3\times 16}=\frac{32}{48}$

  $\frac{13\times 3}{16\times 3}=\frac{39}{48}$

  $\frac{39}{48}>\frac{32}{48}$

So, $\frac{13}{16}$ is greater than $\frac{2}{3}$ .