Question

Complete the inequality statement. 5/8___7/12

Answer 1

Answer:

5/8 > 7/12

Step-by-step explanation:

I gave the two fractions a common denominator so it could be judged easily.

As you can see here, 5/8 is slighty higher than 7/12

5/8*3/3= 15/24

7/12*2/2=14/24

Answer 2

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Answer:

5/8 < 7/12

Step-by-step explanation:

To find which is greater we can turn them into a decimal..

5/8 ⇒ 0.625

7/12 ⇒ 0.583

Then, we compare the two decimal numbers to get the answer.

0.625 is greater than 0.583.

Therefore, 5/8 is greater than 7/12 .

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