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which is larger 1 1/2 or 1 15/16

Sagot :

Hi there!  

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I believe your answer is:  

1 (15/16)

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Here’s why:  

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[tex]\boxed{\text{Converting the Fractions...}}\\\\\rightarrow \frac{1}{2}=\frac{1*8}{2*8}= \boxed{\frac{8}{16}}\\\\\text{We would only compare the fractions because we have the same whole number.}\\\\\frac{8}{16} <\frac{15}{16}\\\\\text{Therefore:}\\\\\boxed{1\frac{15}{16} >1\frac{1}{2}}[/tex]

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Hope this helps you. I apologize if it’s incorrect.  

The answer is 1 and 15/16