5/8 and 7/12 compare the fractions
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Answer:Compare 5/8 and 7/12
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators: LCM of 8 and 12 is 24.
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24, 58 = 5 × 38 × 3 = 1524.
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24, 712 = 7 × 212 × 2 = 1424.
1524 > 1424 or 58 > 712
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LCM = 24
5/8 = 15/24
7/12 = 14/24
14/24 < 15/24
7/12 < 5/12
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