Question

Is 5 9/10 bigger than 5 5/6?

Answer 1

5\6 is smaller than 9\10

Explanation:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 6 and 10 are 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30

For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,

`(5)/(6) = (5.5)/(6.5) =(25)/(30)`

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,

`(9)/(10) =(9.3)/(10.3) =(27)/(30)`

Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction

`(25)/(30) < (27)/(30) 0r (5)/(6) < (9)/(10)`

Answer 2

5 9/10

Explanation:

find the same denominator

in this case 30

9x3=27 and 5x5=25

since 27 is bigger, the fraction is also bigger