Question

compare the ratio 5:12 and 9:16 answer the question by explaining it ​

Answer 1

Answer:

For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,

5

12

=

5 × 4

12 × 4

=

20

48

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,

9

16

=

9 × 3

16 × 3

=

27

48

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

20

48

<

27

48

or

5

12

<

9

16