Question

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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

`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"`