Question

Compare the fractions given below:
$\frac{5}{8},\frac{7}{12}$

Answer 1

$\frac{5}{8},\frac{7}{12}$
By cross multiplying:
5 $\times$ 12 = 60 and 8 $\times$ 7 = 56
Clearly, 60 > 56
$\therefore$ $\frac{5}{8}>\frac{7}{12}$