Question

Compare 1/3 and 5/6.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1

3

is smaller than

5

6

Steps for comparing fractions

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

LCM of 3 and 6 is 6

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6

For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,

1

3

=

1 × 2

3 × 2

=

2

6

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,

5

6

=

5 × 1

6 × 1

=

5

6

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

2

6

<

5

6

or

1

3

<

5

6

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

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