Which sign makes the statement true? 1 5/6 ? 2 5/6 Choices: (A)> (B)< (C)=

Convert to Improper Fractions: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions for easier comparison. 1 5/6 = (1×6 + 5)/6 = 11/6 2 5/6 = (2×6 + 5)/6 = 17/6Compare Improper Fractions: Compare the two improper fractions. 11/6 ? 17/6 Since 11/6 is less than 17/6, the correct sign is <.

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Which sign makes the statement true? $\newline$ $1\frac{5}{6}\,?\,2\frac{5}{6}$ $\newline$ Choices: $\newline$ (A) > $\newline$ (B) < $\newline$ (C) $=$

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Q. Which sign makes the statement true?

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1\frac{5}{6}\,?\,2\frac{5}{6}

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Choices:

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(A)

>

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(B)

<

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(C)

=

Convert to Improper Fractions: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions for easier comparison. $\newline$ $1 \frac{5}{6} = (1\times6 + 5)/6 = \frac{11}{6}$ $\newline$ $2 \frac{5}{6} = (2\times6 + 5)/6 = \frac{17}{6}$
Compare Improper Fractions: Compare the two improper fractions. $\frac{11}{6} ? \frac{17}{6}$ Since $\frac{11}{6}$ is less than $\frac{17}{6}$ , the correct sign is <.