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5/13 versus 2/5

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To compare 5/13 and 2/5, we can find a common denominator and then compare the numerators.

To find a common denominator, we can multiply the denominators together: 13 * 5 = 65.

Now let's convert both fractions into fractions with the common denominator:

5/13 = (5/13) * (5/5) = 25/65
2/5 = (2/5) * (13/13) = 26/65

Now we can compare the numerators:

25/65 versus 26/65

Since 26 is greater than 25, we can conclude that 2/5 is greater than 5/13.
5/7 of 28
To find 5/7 of 28, you multiply 28 by 5/7.

(28) * (5/7) = (28 * 5) / 7 = 140/7

Simplifying the fraction, we get:

140/7 = 20

Therefore, 5/7 of 28 is 20.