Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 22 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

1/8 and 1/6 greater than less than or equal too

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you have a calculator on-hand or on your computer or phone?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

divide 1 by 8. that will give you the decimal value of 1/8 divide 1 by 6. that will give you the decimal value of 1/6. now, which one is greater?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

not quite. what do you get when you divide 1 by 8? and what do you get when you divide 1 by 6?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

0.125 and 0.1666 so 0.125 is greater

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which is greater, 125 or 166?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

166

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes, so 1/6 is greater than 1/8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok. thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no problem

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!