Which is larger? 34/6 or 5 2/6??

Mathematics · High School · Sun Jan 24 2021

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Given the fraction:

34/6

5 2/6

Determine which value is larger.

Solution:

In order to determine which value is larger, we simply need to equate each fraction in decimals. For the first fraction 34/6 simply divide the numerator with the denominator. For 5 2/6, exclude first the whole number and focus on the fraction part. Divide the numerator with the denominator, then add the quotient to the whole number. 

34/6
= 5.667 (repeating)

5 2/6
=2/6
=⅓
=0.333 (repeating)
= 5.333 (repeating)

Final answer:

34/6 is greater than 5 2/6.