Question

compare the fractions : 5/8 and 7/12

Answer 1

Answer:

Compare 5/8 and 7/12

5

8

is greater than

7

12

Steps for comparing fractions

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

LCM of 8 and 12 is 24

For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,

5

8

=

5 × 3

8 × 3

=

15

24

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,

7

12

=

7 × 2

12 × 2

=

14

24

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

15

24

>

14

24

or

5

8

>

7

12

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

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