Compare Fractions: Find the Missing Symbol Between 6/7 and 3/7

Question

Fill in the missing sign:

6737 \frac{6}{7}☐\frac{3}{7}

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Choose the correct sign
00:03 The denominator is equal
00:07 When the denominator is equal, the larger numerator is the larger fraction
00:12 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, follow these steps:

  • Identify the two fractions: 67 \frac{6}{7} and 37 \frac{3}{7} .

  • Since both fractions have a common denominator, compare the numerators directly: 6 and 3.

  • Determine that the numerator 6 is greater than 3.

  • Based on this comparison, the fraction 67 \frac{6}{7} is greater than 37 \frac{3}{7} .

  • Thus, the correct sign to fill in the blank is >>.

The correct answer to the problem is > > .

Answer

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