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3/5 and 5/8
Change them either to fractions with a common denominator of 40 or change them to decimals.
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To compare the numbers 3/5 and 5/8, we need to find a common denominator for both fractions. The least common multiple (LCM) of 5 and 8 is 40.
To convert 3/5 into an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 40, we multiply the numerator and denominator by 8:
3/5 * 8/8 = 24/40
To convert 5/8 into an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 40, we multiply the numerator and denominator by 5:
5/8 * 5/5 = 25/40
Now we can compare the fractions:
24/40 < 25/40
Since the numerators are the same, we can compare the denominators:
40 > 40
The comparison of the fractions 3/5 and 5/8 is:
3/5 < 5/8