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Question
Write the proper symbol in the box
`5/12 square 1/6`
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Solution
`5/12` > `1/6`
Explanation;
Hint:
`1/6 = (1 xx 2)/(6 xx 2) = 2/12`
`5/12` > `2/12`
`5/12` > `1/6`
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