Is 72 out of 80 greater than 7out of 8?

Answer 1

Yes because if u have 72 minus 80 is 8 and 7 minus 8 is 1.U

have more left over than 7 out of two.

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Yes, 72/80 is greater than 7/8. However, I feel that the original answer (above) gives and incorrect explanation, because:

1. 72 minus 80 equals negative 8, not 8.

2. 7 minus 8 equals negative 1, not 1.

3. The method used is completely wrong.

The correct explanation is:

7/8 = (7x10) / (8x10) = 70/80

Now that the denominators for both fractions are 80, you can compare the numerators.

72 is obviously greater than 70, so 72/80 is, of course, greater than 70/80.

Since 72/80 > 70/80,

72/80 > 7/8