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Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.Between the numbers 15/20 and 35/40, the greater number is __________. |
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Answer» The LCM of the denominators 20 and 40 is 40 ∴ (15/20) = [(15×2)/ (20×2)] = (30/40) and (35/40) = [(35×1)/ (40×1)] = (35/40) Now, 30 < 35 ⇒ (30/40) < (35/40) Hence, (15/20) < (35/40) ∴ 35/40 is greater. So, between the numbers (15/20) and (35/40), the greater number is (35/40). |
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