Question

please compare 5 upon 8 and 7 upon 12​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{5}{8} \: \: and \: \: \frac{7}{12}$

Make denominator same .

$\frac{15}{24} \: and \: \frac{14}{24}$

So,

$\frac{15}{24} > \frac{14}{24}$

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:-

5/8 and 7/12

To find:-

Compare 5/8 and 7/12

Solution:-

Given fractions are 5/8 and 7/12

Denominators are 8 and 12

LCM of 8 and 12 = 24

On multiplying numerator and the denominator in 5/8 with 3

=>(5/8)×(3/3)

=>(5×3)/(8×3)

=>15/24

On multiplying numerator and the denominator in 7/12 with 2

=>(7/12)×(2/2)

=>(7×2)/(12×2)

=>14/24

It is clear that 15/24 is greater than 14/24

15/24 > 14/24

=>5/8 > 7/12

Answer:-

5/8 is greater than 7/12