2/3 is greater than 5/6

Answer 1

No, 2/3 is not greater than 5/6.

To compare fractions, one way is to find a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 6.

Converting 2/3 to have a denominator of 6 gives us 4/6.

Comparing 4/6 to 5/6, it is clear that 5/6 is greater than 4/6.

Answer 2

Micah is making a cinnamon and sugar mixture to sprinkle on toast. His recipe uses 1/8
cup of cinnamon and 1/2
cup of sugar. Find 1/8+1/2
and interpret this sum in the context of the problem.(1 point)