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Order the tions in ascending order.

A. 11/30, 2/5, 4/15, 1/3
B. 4/15, 1/3, 11/30, 2/5
C. 2/5, 11/30, 1/3, 4/15
D. 1/3, 4/15, 2/5, 11/30

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Final answer:

The fractions 11/30, 2/5, 4/15, and 1/3, when ordered in ascending order based on their decimal equivalents, result in the correct order being Option B: 4/15, 1/3, 11/30, 2/5.

Step-by-step explanation:

To order the fractions 11/30, 2/5, 4/15, and 1/3 from smallest to largest, we need to compare their values. We can convert all these fractions to have a common denominator or compare their decimal equivalents. The decimal forms are 0.3666 (11/30), 0.4 (2/5), 0.2666 (4/15), and 0.3333 (1/3). Putting these in ascending order gives us 4/15, 1/3, 11/30, 2/5. Therefore, the correct ascending order is Option B: 4/15, 1/3, 11/30, 2/5.

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