which is greater 3/10 or 5/12
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1
Answer:
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5
12
=
5 × 5
12 × 5
=
25
60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
3
10
=
3 × 6
10 × 6
=
18
60
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
25
60
>
18
60
or
5
12
>
3
10
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3
Answer:
5/12>3/10 is the right answer
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