Question

4:7 and 5:6 compare the ratios
​

Answer 1

First, express the ratios as

Fractions.

4:7 = 4 / 7 and 5:6 = 5 / 6

Now,Find the L.C.M of 7 and 6

L.C.M = 42

Making the denominator of each fraction equal to 42, we have

4/7 = (4 x 6) (7 x 6)

therefore; 4:7 < 5:6