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Is 9/12 greater than 8/10?

User Pragya
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Answer:

8/10 is bigger than 9/12

Explanation:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 12 and 10 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60

For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,

9

12

=

9 × 5

12 × 5

=

45

60

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,

8

10

=

8 × 6

10 × 6

=

48

60

Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction

45

60

<

48

60

or

9

12

<

8

10

User Jmmygoggle
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Answer:

No. 8/10 is greater.

Explanation:

9/12 equals 75%, while 8/10 is 80%. So 8/10 is greater.

User Aalexander
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