Question

which ratio is larger in the following pairs ?15:16 or 24:25

Answer 1

15 : 16 or 24 : 25?

First, divide the second number in the ratio by the first number to change the ratios into decimals.

15 ÷ 16 = 0.9375

24 ÷ 25 = 0.96

Since 0.96 is larger than 0.9375, the ratio 24 : 25 is larger than 15 : 16.

Answer 2

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First we will fimd the LCM of 2nd number i.e. 16 and 25

16 = 2*2*2*2

25 = 5*5

LCM = 2*2*2*2*5*5

LCM = 400

Now,

Let us make 15:16 a fraction

1] $\frac{15}{16}$

$\frac{15×25}{16×25}$ = $\frac{375}{400}$

2] $\frac{24}{25}$

$\frac{24×16}{25×16}$ = $\frac{384}{400}$

$\frac{375}{400}$ < $\frac{384}{400}$

Obviously,$\frac{15}{16}$ < $\frac{24}{25}$