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5 5/6 or 5.6 which is greater

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The mixed fraction form


5(5)/(6)

is equivalent to


5+(5)/(6)

since 5/6 is equal to 0.8333, then


5(5)/(6)=5.83333

Therefore, since 5.83333 is greater than 5.6, then 5 5/6 is greater than 5.6

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