Question

Which set of fractions is ordered from greatest to least?

A. 2/3, 3/8, 5/12

B. 5/12, 3/8, 2/3

C. 2/3, 5/12, 3/8

D. 3/8, 2/3, 5/12

Answer 1

Change the fractions to have common denominators

A. Would have a common denominator of 24 so the fractions would be: 16/24. 9/24. 10/24

B. Common denominator of 24 so fractions would be. 10/24. 9/24. 16/24

C. Would become. 16/24. 10/24. 9/24

D. Would become. 9/24. 16/24. 10/24


Answer: C. Is ordered greatest to least