Question

Is 237.5 greater than, less than or equal to 2 8/24

Answer 1

237.5 is greater than 2 8/24.

237.5 = 237 + 0.5

2 8/24 = 2 + 8/24

237 is greater than 2.

Answer 2

237.5 greater than 2 8/24

Explanation:

2 8/24 is a mixed fraction. We can convert a mixed fraction into improper fraction.

A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator is called an improper fraction.

2 8/24 can be written as [(2 x 24) + 8]/24 = 56/24

56/24 is an improper fraction.

56/24 = 2.333

Therefore 2.333 < 237.5

So 237.5 greater than 2 8/24