Question

Whats the largest fraction 5/12 and 3/8​

Answer 1

Answer:

5/12 > 3/8

Step-by-step explanation:

to see which is bigger, find the LCD of both fractions and whichever has the biggest numerator is the larger fraction.

the LCD of 5/12 and 3/8 is 24.

to get a denominator of 24 for 5/12 we would multiply the fraction by 2, which gives us 10/24

to get a denominator of 24 for 3/8 we would multiply the fraction by 3, which gives us 9/24.

10/24 > 9/24

looking back at the original fractions, 5/12 is the largest fraction

Answer 2

5/12 would be greater Bc u can’t simply it