SOLUTION: Order the ratios from least to greatest 5:16, 3/8 , 2 to 6, 4/15, 12:40 Any help with this equation would be <b>Greatly</b> appreciated.

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Question 114178: Order the ratios from least to greatest
5:16, 3/8 , 2 to 6, 4/15, 12:40
Any help with this equation would be Greatly appreciated.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Order the ratios from least to greatest
5:16, 3/8 , 2 to 6, 4/15, 12:40
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Convert each ratio/fraction to a common denominator:
The Common denominator is 2^4*3*5 = 240
75/240 , 90/240, 80/240, 64/240, 72/240
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Now, order them according to the numerator value:
4/15, 12:40, 5:16, 2 to 6, 3/8
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Cheers,
Stan H.