Is 5 1/2 bigger then 5 3/8

Mathematics

2 answers:

Len [333]2 years ago

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This is true because 5 1/2 translates to 5 4/8 which is greater than 5 3/8.

Liono4ka [1.6K]2 years ago

6 0

1/2 and 3/8

equivalent

1/2 = 4/8

so 4/8 is greater than 3/8

Answer

5 1/2 is bigger than 5 3/8

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