Question

Which fractions is greater than 1/2?

2/3
3/4
2/6
1/3
3/8
5/8
1/4
5/6

Answer 1

Answer: 2/3, 3/4, 5/8, 5/6

Explanation:

First,

We must turn all of them into denominators that can be divided by 1/2.

2/3 = 4/6. 3 1/3 = 2/6

Now we see which is greater.

2/3 > 1/2.

3/4 > 1/2.

2/6 < 1/2.

1/3 < 1/2.

3/8 < 1/2.

5/8 > 1/2.

1/4 < 1/2.

5/6 > 1/2.

So the answers are 2/3, 3/4, 5/8, 5/6.