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