Compare two fractions

Find which is the larger of the two fractions: 11/32, 7/24, by expressing the numbers as a) fractions with the same denominator, b) decimals.

Final Answer:

w =  11/32

Step-by-step explanation:

$$\begin{gathered} x=\frac{33}{96}=\frac{11}{32}\doteq 0.3438 \\ y=\frac{28}{96}=\frac{7}{24}\doteq 0.2917 \\ 11>7 \\ x>y \\ w=x=\frac{11}{32}=0.3438 \end{gathered}$$

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