Question

Which ratio is smaller: 5:8 and 7:2. Explain why

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer:

5:8 < 7:2

Step-by-step explanation:

First,

5:8 = $\frac{5}{8}$

7:2 = $\frac{7}{2}$

now LCM of 8 and 2 is '8'

so,

$\frac{5}{8}$  and $\frac{7}{2}$

$\frac{5}{8}$ and $\frac{7}{2}$ ×$\frac{4}{4}$

$\frac{5}{8}$ and $\frac{28}{8}$

Now,

5 < 28

So,

$\frac{5}{8}$ < $\frac{28}{8}$

So,

$\frac{5}{8}$  < $\frac{7}{2}$

So,

5:8 < 7:2

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