Question
Using computation which of the following statements is true
5 2/9 ×7/8>5 2/9
5 2/9 ×7/8>5 2/9
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GPT 3.5
To compare the values, we need to convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions.
5 2/9 can be written as (5 * 9 + 2) / 9 = 47/9.
Now we can calculate:
(47/9) * (7/8) = (47 * 7) / (9 * 8) = 329 / 72.
Therefore, the statement 5 2/9 × 7/8 > 5 2/9 is False.
5 2/9 can be written as (5 * 9 + 2) / 9 = 47/9.
Now we can calculate:
(47/9) * (7/8) = (47 * 7) / (9 * 8) = 329 / 72.
Therefore, the statement 5 2/9 × 7/8 > 5 2/9 is False.