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Which is greater: 5/8 or 3/5?

Answer 1

Given fractions are 5/8 and 3/5

LCM of 8 and 5=40

Now, making the denominator the same of both fractions

5/8=5 x 5/8 x 5=25/40

3/5=3 x 8/5 x 8=24/40

Since, 25/40>24/40

Hence, 5/8 > 3/8

Explanation:

Answer 2

5/8 is greater

Explanation:

you can divide 8 into 5 to get the decimal equivalent of 5/8, which is 0.625

you can divide 5 into 3 to get the decimal equivalent of 3/5, which is 0.600

so 5/8 is greater

or . . .

you can create equivalent fractions using a common denominator and then compare numerators

`(5)/(8)` =
`(25)/(40)`

`(3)/(5)` =
`(24)/(40)`

this proves, again, that 5/8 is greater but only by
`(1)/(40)`