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Find the larger of each pair of fractions below, without pen and paper.

i)


We know that,


when aq<pb


3 × 13 = 39


5 × 8 = 40


Since, 39<40


∴


ii)


We know that,


when aq>pb


3 × 11 = 33


5 × 6 = 30


Since, 33>30


∴


iii)


In adding 3 to both numerator and denominator gives and since, 98<99


∴ ……… using, , when b>a


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