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7/10 & 5/8
To compare fractions, bring to comm denominator. In this case '40' , because 5 x 8 = 40 AND 4 X 10 = 40
Cross Multiply the numerators.
7(4)/10(4) & 5(5)/8(5)
28/40 & 25/40
Compare the numerators.
Clearly 28 > 25
Hence
28/40 > 25/40
Hence it follows that
7/10 > 5/8
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