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Which is bigger? 5/6 or 5/8

User DexJ
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5/6 has bigger pieces where as 5/8 is cut into smaller pieces
User Jahmeek
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convert bottom number to common number
the common number is 24
multiply 5/6 by 4/4=20/24
multiply 5/8by 3/3=15/24
compare
20/24 vs 15/24
20 is bigger than 15 so thereofor 20/24=5/6 is bigger




5/6 is bigger
User Schrobe
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