Question

Compare the ratios 5: 9 and 7: 12.​

Answer 1

Answer:  5:9  <   7:12

Step-by-step explanation:

⇒ 5:9      and      7:12

⇒  $\frac{5}{9}$  and  $\frac{7}{12}$

⇒  $\frac{5X12}{9X7}$

⇒  $60$ <  $63$

⇒  5:9  <   7:12

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Answer 2

To compare we have to find out the LCM of 9 and 12.

5:9= 5/9

7:12= 7/12

LCM= 36

5×4, 9×4= 20/36

7×3, 12×3= 21/36

so, 20/36 is smaller than 21/36

therefore, 5:9 is smaller than 7:12

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