Question

Compare the given fractions.(12/15)(3/5)​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

By cross multiplication.......

12×5= 15×3

60= 45

So, 12/15 is greater than 3/5

Answer 2

Answer:

Question

Compare the given fractions.(12/15)(3/5)

Answer

$\ first \: we \: have \: to \: find \: LCM \: of \: denominator$

LCM of 15 and 5 is 15

Convert into like fraction

$\frac{12 \times 1}{15 \times 1} = \frac{12}{15}$

$\frac{3 \times 3}{5 \times 3} = \frac{9}{15}$

$hence \: \frac{12}{15} > \frac{3}{5}$

Extra information

A fraction has two parts - a numerator and a denominator . Upper part is known as numerator and lower part is known as denominator

Example

$\frac{12}{19} \: \\ here \: 12 \: is \: numerator \: and \: 19 \: is \: \: denominator$