Question

1. Compare the fractions:
5/8 and 7/12​

Answer 1

Answer:

5/8

Step-by-step explanation:

5×12/8×12 = 7×8/12×8

60/96=56/96

60/96 > 56/96

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

5/8 and 7/12

by cross multiplication:

5×12 ; 8×7

60 ; 56

60>56 hence 5/8>7/12

by converting into like fractions:

5×3/8×3 ; 7×2/12×2 (since lcm of 12 and 8 is 24)

15/24 ; 14/24

15>14 hence 5/8 greater than 7/12