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Are (5/6) and 0.83 equivalent? Explain why.

User Jack Noble
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Answer:

They are not equal.


(83)/(100)< (5)/(6)

Explanation:

0.83 =


(83)/(100)


(83)/(100) >,<,= (5)/(6)

LCM of 100 and 6

300


(83)/(100)=(249)/(300)


(5)/(6) =(250)/(300)


(249)/(300) <(250)/(300)

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