Is [tex]\frac{5}{12}[/tex] bigger than [tex]\frac{3}{7}[/tex]?

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supervishnu04 · Answer

You can figure out if two fractions are bigger by just cross multiplying the numerator and denominator of each fraction. 
 12 5 ​ 7 3 ​ 
 Multiply the 5 and 7, and then the 3 and 12. Be sure to start with the numerator of the first fraction. 12 5 ​ 7 3 ​ 5 * 7 = 35, 3 * 12 = 36 So 7 3 ​ is bigger.

246aerial · Answer

5/12 is not bigger than 3/7

supervishnu04 · Answer

After cross-multiplying the fractions, we find that 12 5 ​ is less than 7 3 ​ . Thus, 7 3 ​ is indeed bigger than 12 5 ​ . 
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Is [tex]\frac{5}{12}[/tex] bigger than [tex]\frac{3}{7}[/tex]?

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