Question

Which number is the greatest?

Select one:

10/3

7/2

9/4

17/8

Answer 1

7/2

Explanation:

10/3 = 3.333

7/2 = 3.500

9/4 = 2.250

17/8 = 2.125

Answer 2

7/2

Explanation:

Firstly lets put them all in common denominators (LCM) 3,2,4 and 8 re all divided by 24.

17/8 x 3/3 = 51/24

7/2 x 12/12 = 84/24

9/4 x 6/6=54/24

10/3 x 8/8= 80/24

Now lets see which one is greatest: 7/2 or 84/24

Hope this helps :D