Question
Compare the fractions given below:
$\frac{5}{8},\frac{7}{12}$
$\frac{5}{8},\frac{7}{12}$
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Answer
$\frac{5}{8},\frac{7}{12}$
By cross multiplying:
$5\times12=60$
and $8\times7=56$
Clearly, $60>56$
$\therefore\frac{5}{8}>\frac{7}{12}$
By cross multiplying:
$5\times12=60$
and $8\times7=56$
Clearly, $60>56$
$\therefore\frac{5}{8}>\frac{7}{12}$
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