Which fraction is less? 5/12 or 6/10.

Rihekopo asked May 8, 2023

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Which fraction is less?
5/12 or 6/10.

Rihekopo asked May 8, 2023

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Answer:

(5)/(12)

Explanation:

Make both fractions have a common denominator

(5)/(12)=(50)/(120)

(6)/(10)=(72)/(120)

Therefore,
(5)/(12)<(6)/(10) since
(50)/(120)<(72)/(120)

Vlad Bochenin answered May 14, 2023

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