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Which of the following fractions is the LARGEST: 1/5, 11/12, 5/6, 3/4?

1. 11/12
2. 1/5
3. 5/6
4. 3/4

Answer

A. 11/12

Solution

As decimals: 1/5 ≈ 0.2; 11/12 ≈ 0.917; 5/6 ≈ 0.833; 3/4 ≈ 0.75. The largest is 11/12.

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