Question

Describe how to compare the two ratios 5:8 to 7:9. Tell each step to set up the ratios, then explain what to do to be able to compare the ratios. Finally make sure to answer how the ratios compare. ~ 100 POINTS AND ILL GIVE YOU BRAINLIEST IF YOU ANSWER CORRECTLY AND 5 SENTENCES NEEDED

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio's can be expressed as fractions and you may compare those.

• 5 : 8 = 5/8
• 7 : 9 = 7/9

In order to compare fractions you need to bring them into equal denominator.

8 and 9 have LCM of 8*9 = 72 since they have no common factors.

The equivalent fractions with common denominator are:

• 5/8 = 9*5/(9*8) = 45/72
• 7/9 = 8*7/(8*9) = 56/72

Now we can compare the fractions:

• 45/72 < 56/72, since 45 < 56