Question

Which products are greater than

2
5
6
?

A.
1
8
×
2
5
6
B.
6
5
×
2
5
6
C.
5
6
×
2
5
6
D.
2
5
6
×
2
3

Answer 1

Only 2 5/6 X 2 5/6 will be greater than 2 5/6.

Explanation:

In order to multiply by a mixed number you need to first convert it to an improper fraction. Your denominator is 6 so each 1 is 6/6.

Answer 2

Whenever you multiply a mixed number times a fraction that is less than 1, your answer will be less than the mixed number.

So 1/8 X 2 5/6, 1/2 X 2 5/6 and 5/6 X 2 5/6 will all be less than 2 5/6.

Only 2 5/6 X 2 5/6 will be greater than 2 5/6.

*got this from a class mate*