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Which of the following statements is correct ?

  1. 23>35\dfrac{2}{3} \gt \dfrac{3}{5}

  2. 23<35\dfrac{2}{3} \lt \dfrac{3}{5}

  3. 23=35\dfrac{2}{3} = \dfrac{3}{5}

  4. 23\dfrac{2}{3} and 35\dfrac{3}{5} cannot be compared

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Answer

Comparing both fractions; 23\dfrac{2}{3} and 35\dfrac{3}{5}

Cross multiply: 2 x 5 and 3 x 3

⇒ 10 and 9

Now, comparing both numbers;

⇒ 10 > 9

⇒ 23>35\dfrac{2}{3} \gt \dfrac{3}{5}

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

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