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Is 43/12 greater than 43/48?explain why.

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Answer:

Yes, 43/12 is greater

Explanation:

43/12: since the numerator is greater than the denominator, fraction value is more than 1

43/12 > 1

43/48: since the numerator is lesser than the denominator, fraction value is less than 1

43/48 < 1

43/48 < 1 < 43/12

So, 43/18 < 43/12

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If u divide by less it makes a larger number
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