Question

compare 1/10 1/5.please help​

Answer 1

Answer:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 5 and 10 is 10

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10

For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,

1

5

=  

1 × 2

5 × 2

=  

2

10

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,

1

10

=  

1 × 1

10 × 1

=  

1

10

Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction

2

10

>  

1

10

or  

1

5

>  

1

10

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Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

1/5

Step-by-step explanation:

1×2/5×2

2/10

1/10,2/10

1/10 < 2/10