Comparing Fractions: 3/4 vs 5/6
Published on September 21, 2024
This math problem asks which fraction is larger, 3/4 or 5/6. The solution explains how to find the least common denominator and convert the fractions to have the same denominator. The answer is that 5/6 is larger than 3/4.
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Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD): The LCD of 4 and 6 is 12.
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Convert the fractions:
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is equivalent to -
is equivalent to
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Compare: Since
is greater than , we know that is larger than .