SOLUTION: Which fraction is greater 19/20 or 27/28? To explain your answer, use the meaning of fractions along with reasoning other than finding common denominators, common numerators, cross

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Question 162609: Which fraction is greater 19/20 or 27/28? To explain your answer, use the meaning of fractions along with reasoning other than finding common denominators, common numerators, cross multiplying, or converting to decimal numbers.
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
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Which fraction is greater 19/20 or 27/28?

Which is higher, 1 or 2? Of course 2 right?!
It's the same scenario, the greater the value, the higher the equivalent for fractions of the same "cut out"--- BOTH are "minus 1" before it gets perfect:
%2820-highlight%281%29%29%2F20=19%2F20
%2828-highlight%281%29%29%2F28=27%2F28
28 is higher than 20 right?
Therefore, 27/28 is greater.
Thank you,
Jojo