Question

Between the numbers 15/20 and 35/40 , the greater number is a. 15/20 b. 20/15 c. 35/40 d. 45/30

Answer 1

Answer:

35/40

Step-by-step explanation:

To compare, both denominator should be same.

$\frac{15}{20}=\frac{15*2}{20*2}=\frac{30}{40}\\\\\\\frac{30}{40} \ < \ \frac{35}{40}\\\\\\\frac{15}{20} \ < \ \frac{35}{40}$

Answer 2

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• ⠀the numbers 15/20 and 35/40⠀⠀⠀

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• the greater number is

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we have to find the greater number between 15/20 and 35/40

To do this,

we have to compare the denominator same.

• $\sf{\dfrac{35}{40}=\dfrac{35×1}{40×1}=\dfrac{35}{40} }$

• $\sf{\dfrac{15}{20}=\dfrac{15×2}{20×2}=\dfrac{30}{40} }$

According to the question,

we have to find the greatest one

• $\sf{\dfrac{35}{40} > \dfrac{30}{40} }$

• $\sf{\dfrac{35}{40}>\dfrac{15}{20} }$

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$\therefore\mathrm{\dfrac{35}{40} > \dfrac{15}{20} }$

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