Which of the following fractions is greatest: 3/4, 2/3, 5/8, 7/10.
Note
Converting to decimals or using common denominators shows 3/4 = 0.75, 2/3 ≈ 0.666, 5/8 = 0.625, 7/10 = 0.7, so 3/4 is the greatest.
Which of the following fractions is greatest: 3/4, 2/3, 5/8, 7/10.
Converting to decimals or using common denominators shows 3/4 = 0.75, 2/3 ≈ 0.666, 5/8 = 0.625, 7/10 = 0.7, so 3/4 is the greatest.