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5/8 ≠ (3/4 + 1/16) because 5/8 < 3/4 EXPLAIN THIS PROBLEM AND WHAT IT MEANS

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5/8 = 3/4+1/16 is false because, the final values compared on each side of equation is not the same

- 5/8 = 0.625
- 3/4+1/16 = 0.8125

0.625 = 0.8125, it is not equal but less than


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