Question

Write these fractions and decimals in order from smallest to largest 1/2 2/3 3/4 5/8

Answer 1

Let's see

LCM of 2 ,3,4,8=24

Turn each down

• 1/2=12/24
• 2/3=16/24
• 3/4=18/24
• 5/8=15)24

So the order is

• 1/2<5/8<2/3<3/4

Answer 2

• 1/2, 5/8, 2/3, 3/4

Explanation:

Given fractions:

• 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/8

Bring them al to common denominator of 24 and compare the numerators:

• 1/2 = 12/24
• 2/3 = 16/24
• 3/4 = 18/24
• 5/8 = 15/24

The order is:

• 12/24, 15/24, 16/24, 18/24

or

• 1/2, 5/8, 2/3, 3/4