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Compare $\frac{17}{24}$ and $\frac{5}{7}$ using cross-multiplication only.
State which fraction is greater.

Class 6Comparing FractionsFractions

A $\frac{17}{24}$
B $\frac{5}{7}$
Cequal
Dcannot say

Step-by-Step Solution

Cross-multiply:

17 \times 7 = 119

and

24 \times 5 = 120

. 120 is larger and belongs to

\frac{5}{7}

, so

\frac{5}{7} > \frac{17}{24}

.

Answer: B)

\frac{5}{7}

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