Question

Compare 4:10 and 12:20 using fractions. which ratio is smaller ? how do you know?

Answer 1

First, I wrote each ratio as a fraction. Then I found a common denominator of 20. The fraction 4/10 is 8/20. Comparing numerators, 8 is less than 12, so the ratio 4:10 is smaller.

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Answer 2

4:10 is smaller because when put into fraction form and making the denominators even, 12:20 comes out to be 6/10