Is 17/8 less than 19/12?

Is 17/8 less than 19/12? Is 17/8 smaller than 19/12? These are the same questions with one answer.

To get the answer, we first convert each fraction into decimal numbers. We do this by dividing the numerator by the denominator for each fraction as illustrated below:

17/8 = 2.125
19/12 = 1.583

Then, we compare the two decimal numbers to get the answer.
2.125 is not less than 1.583.

Therefore, 17/8 is not less than 19/12 and the answer to the question "Is 17/8 less than 19/12?" is no.

Which means that this equation is also true: 17/8 > 19/12

Note: When comparing fractions such as 17/8 and 19/12, you could also convert the fractions (if necessary) so they have the same denominator and then compare which numerator is smaller.

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