Question

Compare the following numbers 12/15 , 3/5

Answer 1

Answer:

12/5 is greater than 3/5.

Step by step explanation:

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Answer 2

Given: Two rational numbers-  $\frac{12}{15} \ and \ \frac{3}{5}$

To find: Which number is greater/smaller than the other

Solution:

To compare the given numbers, first we need to make their denominators same so that we can compare them using their numerators.

LCM of their denominators 5 and 15 = 15

To convert the given rational numbers with same denominators, we have

$\frac{12}{15} = \frac{12}{15}$ × $\frac{1}{1} = \frac{12}{15}$ and $\frac{3}{5} = \frac{3}{5}$ × $\frac{3}{3} = \frac{9}{15}$

We observe that 12 > 9

i.e., $\frac{12}{15} > \frac{9}{15}$

Hence, $\frac{12}{15}$ is greater than $\frac{3}{5}$.