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Question
Prove that (5 : 6) > (3 : 4).
Solution
We can write:
By making their denominators same: (Taking the L.C.M. of 6 and 4, which is 24.)
Consider, 5 : 6
`(5 × 4)/(6 × 4) = 20/24`
And, `(3 × 6)/(4 × 6)= 18/24`
As 20 > 18
Clearly, (5:6) > (3:4)
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