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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which is a correct comparison of the fractions? 7/12 and 11/20 A.7/12< 11/20 B. 7/12 > 11/20 C. 7/12 = 11/20

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If you're having trouble finding this out, use a calculator. Divide 7 by 12. and 11 by 20. See which one is greater and you'll get your answer.

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

you can either turn them both into decimals and compare them, or find the common denominator and compare them that way...whichever way is easiest for you to do

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so its a.............

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

7/12 = .5833 11/20 = .55 It is A, you are correct :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

sure thing :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im on my sisters account :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No, it's B. 7/12 is .583333 while 11/20 is .55

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

oh crap...your correct ECSarabia....I looked at the sign wrong. It is B

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