Compare Fraction and Decimal: 12/10 ? 1.2 Relationship

Question

Choose the appropriate sign:

1210?1.2 \frac{12}{10}?1.2

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

First, we will convert the simple fraction to a decimal fraction.

We will write the numerator of the fraction in decimal form and divide by 10 as follows:

12=12.0 12=12.0

12.010=1.2 \frac{12.0}{10}=1.2

Now we can compare the two fractions and see that:

1210=1.2 \frac{12}{10}=1.2

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