which sign makes the statement true? 9 2/12? 1 10/12 + 5 5/12
which sign makes the statement true? 9 2/12? 1 10/12 + 5 5/12
Answer
Answer:
Explanation:
Step1: Calculate the right - hand side sum
$1\frac{10}{12}+5\frac{5}{12}=(1 + 5)+\frac{10 + 5}{12}=6\frac{15}{12}=7\frac{3}{12}$
Step2: Compare the two mixed - numbers
$9\frac{2}{12}>7\frac{3}{12}$