Problem

Which measurement is longer? \[ \square \frac{11}{16} \text { in. } \square \frac{7}{8} \text { in. } \]

Solution

Step 1 :Convert the fractions to decimal form.

Step 2 :\(\frac{11}{16}\) is approximately 0.6875 and \(\frac{7}{8}\) is approximately 0.875.

Step 3 :Compare the decimal values of the two fractions.

Step 4 :0.875 is greater than 0.6875.

Step 5 :Therefore, the measurement \(\frac{7}{8}\) in. is longer.

Step 6 :\(\boxed{\frac{7}{8}\text{ in.}}\) is the final answer.

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