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6 / 712 / 15 which one is greater and how do I explain it

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Answer:

Greater fraction is


(6)/(7)

Explanation:

we are given two fractions


(6)/(7) and
(12)/(15)

First fraction:


(6)/(7)

Second fraction:


(12)/(15)

We can simplify it


(12)/(15)=(3* 4)/(3* 5)


(12)/(15)=(4)/(5)

To compare them , firstly we should make common denominator

denominators are 7 and 5

so, common denominator is


=7* 5=35

now, we can make each denominator as 35


(6)/(7)=(6* 5)/(7* 5)


(6)/(7)=(30)/(35)


(4)/(5)=(4* 7)/(5* 7)


(4)/(5)=(28)/(35)


(12)/(15)=(28)/(35)

so, we can see that both fractions have common denominator =35

and greater numerator is 30

so,

Greater fraction is


(6)/(7)


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