Which fraction is greater 2 4/5 or 12/5?

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Dwight
Jan 10, 2017

To determine, change both to an improper fraction. You quickly see that #14/5# is larger.

Explanation:

Let's change #2 4/5# into an improper fraction. Since 2 is equal to #10/5#, the value would be #14/5# .

Now all you do is compare the numerators! #14/5# is larger.

Jim G.
Jan 10, 2017

#2 4/5#

Explanation:

I am assuming that the 2 fractions are #2 4/5" and " 12/5#

To compare the fractions, first change the mixed number into
#color(blue)" an improper fraction"#

#rArr2 4/5=14/5#

We are comparing #14/5" and " 12/5#

They can be compared directly as both fractions have a common denominator of 5

#"since " 14/5>12/5#

#"Then " 2 4/5" is the greater"#

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