Question

From each of the given pairs ,find which ratio is larger (5:12)or (17:30)

Answer 1

First put them in fraction as 5/12 and 17/30.

now find the LCM of the denominators which will be 60.

Hence, the equivalent fraction of 5/12 with denominator 60 is 25/60.

Also, the equivalent fraction of 17/30 with denominator 60 is 34/60.

Therefore, 34>25. Thus, 34/60>25/60

Henceforth, 17:30>5:12

Answer 2

Answer:

LCM OF 12,30 = 60

=)5/12 =5×5/12×5 = 25/60

=)17/30 =17×2/30×2 = 34/60

THEREFORE, 34/60 > 25/60

=)17:30 > 5:30

ANS) 17:30

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