Which fraction is larger 6/17 or 18/51

The fractions are equal to each other

Step-by-step explanation: Notice that the fractions that we're comparing in this problem have different denominators. When fractions have different denominators, they're called unlike fractions.

To compare unlike fractions, we must first get a common denominator. The common denominator of 17 and 51 will be the least common multiple of 17 and 51 or 51.

To get a 51 in the denominator of 6/17, we multiply the numerator and the denominator by 3 which gives us 18/51.

Now we have two like fractions because they have the same denominators.

Notice that these fractions are equal to each other. This means that no fraction is larger than another, they're the same thing.

to determine the unit cost your would divide the total cost by the number sold.

7 bagels for $4.41       $4.41/7 = $.63 each at fresh side

5 bagels for $3.60         $3.60/5 = $.72 each at value mart