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    Mathematics
    Grade6
    Easy

    Question

    In the ratios 4:5 and 5:4, determine the greater ratio

    1. 5:4
    2. 1:8
    3. 4:1
    4. 2:3

    hintHint:

    For comparing ratios, find out the lcm of denominator and make them equal, then compare the numerators.

    The correct answer is: 5:4

      For comparing ratios, find out the lcm of denominator and make them equal, then compare the numerators.
      4 over 5 space a n d space 5 over 4 H e r e space L C M space o f space 5 space a n d space 4 space equals space 20 fraction numerator 4 cross times 4 over denominator 5 cross times 4 end fraction equals space 16 over 20 space a n d space fraction numerator 5 cross times 5 over denominator 4 cross times 5 end fraction equals space 25 over 20 O n space c o m p a r i n g space n u m e r a t o r s space 16 less than 25 16 over 20 less than 25 over 20 T h u s comma space 5 over 4 greater than 4 over 5

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