SOLUTION: I need to arrange these fractions from smallest to largest: 3/10, 1/9, 1/12. Can you help me?

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Question 360849: I need to arrange these fractions from smallest to largest: 3/10, 1/9, 1/12. Can you help me?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, 

*Note to compare and 'know your right', it is best for them to have common denominators

using 9*10*12

3/10 = 3*9*12/9*10*12

1/9 = 1*10*12/9*10*12

1/12 = 1*9*10/9*10*12

3/10 is the largest