Question

compare 11:5 and 8:3 the sign : means ratio​

Answer 1

Answer:

8 : 3 > 11 : 5

Step-by-step explanation:

(i) 11 : 5 = 11/5

(ii) 8 : 3 = 8/3

Covert them into like fraction to compare =

LCM of 3 and 5 = 15

(i) 11/5 x 3/3 = 33/5

(ii) 8/3 x 5/5 = 40/5

So, 40/5 > 33/5

So, 8/3 > 11/5

So, 8 : 3 > 11 : 5

Therefore, 8 : 3 is greater than 11 : 5.