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Is 2 3/8 x 1/6 greater than or less than 1/6?

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Answer:

2 3/8 is greater than 1/6

Explanation:

Turn 2 3/8 into an improper fraction. Multiply denominator (8) by the whole number (2) which is 16. Add the top of the fraction (3) to 16 = 19

19/8 = 2.375 decimal

1/6 = 0.166 decimal

Therefore, 2 3/8 is greater than 1/6

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