Replace the with , or = to make a true statement. 2.36 ___ 2 1/3

Question

Replace the  with <, >, or = to make a true statement.   2.36 ___ 2 1/3

Irene R. · Accepted Answer

The correct symbol would be >.  2  and 1/3 is equivalent to 2.333...2.36 (or 2 and 36 hundredths) is greater than 2 and 33 hundredths.

Marlene L. · Answer

The GREATER THAN" sign should be placed in the middle.  It is 2.36 > 2+1/3

Replace the with <, >, or = to make a true statement. 2.36 ___ 2 1/3