Question

compare 7/12 and 12/7

Answer 1

Answer:

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

LCM of 12 and 10 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60

For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,

7

12

=

7 × 5

12 × 5

=

35

60

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,

7

10

=

7 × 6

10 × 6

=

42

60

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

35

60

<

42

60

or

7

12

<

7

10

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