Question

Compare the fractions. 1/6 __ 5/6

A. =
B. >
C. cannot be compared
D. <

Answer 1

1/6 is (D. < )5/6 because the nem. which is on top of the fraction is diff. from the denominator.

Answer 2

D
`(1)/(6)` <
`(5)/(6)`

Detailed Explanation

Let's convert these into a decimal, to determine which fraction is greater.

`(1)/(6)` = 0.16

`(5)/(6)` = 0.83

We know by converting these fractions into decimals that
`(5)/(6)` is greater.

Therefore, the answer would be.

`(1)/(6)` <
`(5)/(6)`