Compare the fractions: 5 8 and 7 12 - Vidyadip

Question

Compare the fractions:
$\frac{5}{8}\text{ and }\frac{7}{12}$

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Answer

$\frac{5}{8}\text{ and }\frac{7}{12}$
$\Rightarrow5\times12=60$
$7\times8=56$
$\because60>56$
$\therefore\frac{5}{8}>\frac{7}{12}$

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