Compare the given fractions and replace '' by an appropriate sign ' or ': (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

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Compare the given fractions and replace '' by an appropriate sign ' or >': (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

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(i) and These are like fractions (same denominator 6). In like fractions, the fraction with greater numerator is greater. Since 3 5, therefore, . Hence, . (ii) and These are unlike fractions with same numerator 2. In fractions with same numerator, the fraction with smaller denominator is greater. Since 7 > 5, therefore, . Hence, . (iii) and These are like fractions (same denominator 5). In like fractions, the fraction with greater numerator is greater. Since 3 4, therefore, . Hence, . (iv) and These are unlike fractions with same numerator 4. In fractions with same numerator, the fraction with smaller denominator is greater. Since 7 9, therefore, . Hence, .

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Compare the given fractions and replace '' by an appropriate sign ' or >': (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

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