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  • 21-09-2021
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First rewrite 4/9 and 5/12 so that they have a common denominator. Then use <,=,or> to order 4/9 and 5/12

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  • 23-09-2021

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Answer:

  4/9 > 5/12

Step-by-step explanation:

  4/9 = 16/36

  5/12 = 15/36

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  16/36 > 15/36

  4/9 > 5/12

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Additional comment

Above, we have use the least common denominator. The product 9×12 = 108 can also be used as a denominator. Then you can compare ...

  4/9×12/12 vs. 5/12×9/9

  48/108 vs 45/108

  4/9 > 5/12

Effectively, we're comparing the cross products: 4(12) vs 9(5).

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