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Complete the inequality statement.


7:12 ____ 1:5

A. >
B. <
C. =

User Woodlyne
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Answer:

(a.) >

Explanation:

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User Ramarao Amara
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Answer:

A. >

Explanation:

To compare two fractions, first find the common denominator (least common multiple of the denominators).

The least common multiple of 5 and 12 is 60.

7/12 = 35/60

1/5 = 12/60

Now that they have the same denominator, it's easy to compare.

35/60 > 12/60

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