Question

Compare the fractions
5/8 and 7/12​

Answer 1

Answer:

5/8 = 0.625

7/12 = 0.58333

Hence

5/8 > 7/12

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Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

5/8 > 7/12

Step-by-step explanation

LCM of the denomintators,

                LCM of 8 and 12=24

so, 5/8= (5*3)/(8*3)=15/24                           ..........1

and, 7/12=(7*2)/(12*2)=14/24                        .........2

 we know that 15/24 >14/24                       .........3

from 1, 2 and 3, we get

    5/8 > 7/12