Which of the following fractions is greater: 5/8 or 3/5
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Convert to decimals or compare cross-products: 5/8 = 0.625 and 3/5 = 0.6, so 5/8 is larger; cross-multiplication gives 5×5 = 25 > 3×8 = 24.
Which of the following fractions is greater: 5/8 or 3/5
Convert to decimals or compare cross-products: 5/8 = 0.625 and 3/5 = 0.6, so 5/8 is larger; cross-multiplication gives 5×5 = 25 > 3×8 = 24.