Question

Are (5/6) and 0.83 equivalent? Explain why.

Answer 1

They are not equal.

`(83)/(100)< (5)/(6)`

Explanation:

0.83 =

`(83)/(100)`

`(83)/(100) >,<,= (5)/(6)`

LCM of 100 and 6

300

`(83)/(100)=(249)/(300)`

`(5)/(6) =(250)/(300)`

`(249)/(300) <(250)/(300)`