Question 2 (i) - Greater than, less than in fractions - Chapter 2 Class 7 Fractions and Decimals

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Ex 2.1, 2 - Arrange in descending order (i) 2/9 2/3, 8/21 (ii) 1/5

Ex 2.1, 2 - Chapter 2 Class 7 Fractions and Decimals - Part 2

 

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Question 2 Arrange the following in descending order: (i) 2/9 , 2/3 , 8/21 2/9, 2/3, 8/21 We need to arrange these in descending order. To find which number is greater or smaller, We make their denominators equal. Common denominator = LCM of 3, 9, 21 = 3 3 7 = 9 7 = 63 So, 2/9 = 2/3 = 8/21 = Therefore, In descending order 42/63, 24/63, 14/63 i.e. / , / , /

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