Compare $\dfrac{5}{8}$ and $\dfrac{2}{3}$.

Compare $\dfrac{5}{8}$ and $\dfrac{2}{3}$.
  1. $\dfrac{5}{8} < \dfrac{2}{3}$
  2. $\dfrac{5}{8} > \dfrac{2}{3}$
  3. Equal
  4. Cannot say

Solution

Cross: $15 < 16$, so $\dfrac{5}{8} < \dfrac{2}{3}$.

Asked in: IMO

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