Question

order these numbers from least to greatest.
\\(\frac{47}{8}\\), 5.962, \\(5\frac{5}{6}\\), 5.96

Explanation:

Step1: Convert fractions to decimals

$\frac{47}{8}=5.875$; $5\frac{5}{6}\approx5.833$

Step2: List all decimal values

$5.833, 5.875, 5.96, 5.962$

Step3: Match decimals to original numbers

$5\frac{5}{6}\approx5.833$, $\frac{47}{8}=5.875$, $5.96$, $5.962$

Answer:

$5\frac{5}{6} < \frac{47}{8} < 5.96 < 5.962$