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1/8,5/12,9/12 which fraction has the greatest value

User Jigar Shah
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To find the fraction with the greatest value we have to find a common denominator.

1/8 = 3/24
5/12 = 10/24
9/12 = 18/24

Now we can make a direct comparison

The greatest value is 9/12
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