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Which of the following fractions is the LARGEST: 1/11, 8/13, 3/7, 2/9?

  1. 1/11
  2. 8/13
  3. 3/7
  4. 2/9

Answer

B. 8/13

Solution

As decimals: 1/11 ≈ 0.091; 8/13 ≈ 0.615; 3/7 ≈ 0.429; 2/9 ≈ 0.222. The largest is 8/13.

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