Answer:
51 + 31
Explanation:
To compare which quotient is greater between 51+31 and 5 1/4 ÷ 2 1/2, we can use estimation.
First, we can estimate 51+31 to be around 80.
Then, for the second quotient 5 1/4 ÷ 2 1/2, we can convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions to get 21/4 ÷ 5/2. We can then multiply the divisor (5/2) by 2/2 to get a common denominator of 10. This gives us 21/4 ÷ 5/2 = 21/4 ÷ 5/10. We can then invert the divisor and multiply to get 21/4 x 10/5 = 21/2 or 10.5.
Since 80 is greater than 10.5, we can conclude that 51+31 is greater than 5 1/4 ÷ 2 1/2.