Question

Loren compares the fractions 2/3 and 5/8 by first rewriting them using a common numerator. He does everything correctly. Which shows Loren’s comparison?

A. 5/6 > 5/8
B. 10/3 < 10/8
C 10/15 < 10/16
D 10/15 >10/16

Answer 1

D 10/15 > 10/16

Explanation:

The least common multiple of 2 and 5 is 10.

2/3 = 10/15

5/8 = 10/16

10/15 > 10/16

Answer: D.