Mathematics
Grade6
Easy

Question

Write the ratios 5:8, 4:5 and 1:4 in descending order.

  1. 10:40, 25:40 and 32:40
  2. 32:40, 25:40 and 10:40
  3. 4:5, 5:8, 1:4
  4. 1:4, 4:5 and 5:8

hintHint:

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

The correct answer is: 4:5, 5:8, 1:4


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

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