Compare 4:5 and 3:4. A)4:5 is smaller than 3:4. B)4:5 is larger than 3:4.C)4:5 is equal to 3:4. D)The given ratios can't be compared.

Amiya Hart

Amiya Hart

Answered question

2022-12-17

Compare 4:5 and 3:4
A)4:5 is smaller than 3:4.
B)4:5 is larger than 3:4.
C)4:5 is equal to 3:4.
D)The given ratios can't be compared.

Answer & Explanation

Javon Pruitt

Javon Pruitt

Beginner2022-12-18Added 4 answers

The correct option is B 4:5 is larger than 3:4.
4 : 5 = 4 5
3 : 4 = 3 4
LCM of denominators = 20
We need to make the denominators of the fractions equal to 20.
On multiplying and dividing the numerator and denominator of 4 5 by 4, we get
16 20
On multiplying and dividing the numerator and denominator of 3 4 by 5, we get
15 20
Compare the numerators of the new fractions, 16 > 15.
16 20 corresponds to 4:5.
So, 4:5 is larger than 3:4.

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