Question

Compare the ratios 5:12 and 7:9
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Answer 1

Answer: 5:12< 7:9

Step-by-step explanation: (5:12) x3= 15:36 < 21:36 (7:9)x3=21:36

Answer 2

`(5)/(12) < (7)/(9)`

Explanation:

`5:12`
`7:9`

`5*9`
`7*12` (using cross multiply)

`45 < 84`

Therefore your answer is
`(5)/(12) < (7)/(9)`

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