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To compare 2/7 and 1/5, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 7 and 5 is 35. Converting 2/7 to have a denominator of 35 gives us 10/35, while converting 1/5 gives us 7/35. Therefore, 2/7 (10/35) is larger than 1/5 (7/35).

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You can find this out in any of the following ways:

1. Find a common denominator (multiplying the two denominators is one way - it need not be the LEAST common denominator). Convert the fractions to this common denominator. Then you can compare.

2. Use a calculator to convert the fractions to decimal, then compare. To convert to decimal, just divide the top part of the fraction by the bottom part.

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