Question

4:5 is smaller than 3:4

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

4:5 = $\frac{4}{5}$

3:4 = $\frac{3}{4}$

LCM of denominators = 20

Make the denominators of the fractions equal to 20

Multiply and divide the numerator and denominator of $\frac{4}{5}$ by 4 . we get ..

$\frac{16}{20}$

Multiply and divide the numerator and denominator of $\frac{3}{4}$ by 5 . we get ..

$\frac{15}{20}$

Consider the numerators of new fractions, 16 > 15

$\frac{16}{20}$ corresponds to 4:5

4:5 is larger not smaller

So, False