3 years ago

Which weighs more, one that weighs 2/3 of a pound or one that weighs 5/6 of a pound?

Mathematics

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xeze [42]3 years ago

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Answer:

5/6 of a pound

Step-by-step explanation:

When you multiply 2/3 by 2 it will equal 4/6 making it smaller then 5/6. and divide the fraction and you will see which is smaller.

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