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.