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3. Find the equivalent fractions of with the following conditions:
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(a) Denominator = 144 (b) Numerator = 5

(c) Numerator = 120 (d) Denominator = 24
4. Check whether the following pairs are equivalent fractions:

5 25 11 44 23 46
(a) , (b) , (c) ,
7 35 17 68 77 164
5. Convert each of the following into its simplest form:

13 102 175 840
(a) (b) (c) (d)
169 119 275 1700
6. Fill in the boxes:

3 136 17 4 60 64
(a) = (b) = (c) = =
8 72 144 75
7. Choose the correct option:

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(i) The fraction in its simplest form is
147
3 2 1 2
(a) (b) (c) (d)
7 7 7 9

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(ii) Which of the following is an equivalent fraction of ?
1m
1 3 1
(a) 1 (b) (c) (d)
2 4 4

Comparing Fractions

Comparison of Like Fractions

To compare two like fractions, compare their numerators. The fraction with greater numerator
is greater.

3 7
For example, let us compare and .
8 8

On representing the given fractions pictorially, we see that
out of 8 equal parts, the portion corresponding to 3 shaded
3 7
parts is less than the portion corresponding to 7 shaded parts. 8 8
3 7 7 3
So, < or >
8 8 8 8 Quick Check

4 7 4 11 4 3 9 7
Similarly, < , < . Arrange , , , in ascending order.
9 9 15 15 11 11 11 11

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