Question

Which expression has a greater value, 3/8 x 5:6 or 3/8 divided by 5/6? Explain

Answer 1

`(3)/(8)` ÷
`(5)/(6)`

Explanation:

`(15)/(64)` is 0.234375

`(9)/(20)` is 0.45

0.234375 < 0.45

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Answer 2

3/8 divided by 5/6

Explanation:

To divide a fraction by a fraction, you multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal (aka the fraction flipped upside down, in this case the reciprocal of 5/6 is 6/5). Since 6/5 is greater than 5/6, 3/8 divided by 5/6 is greater than 3/8 times 5/6.