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Which of the following fractions is the LARGEST: 4/7, 1/3, 3/4, 8/9?
- 4/7
- 1/3
- 8/9
- 3/4
Answer
C. 8/9
Solution
As decimals: 4/7 ≈ 0.571; 1/3 ≈ 0.333; 3/4 ≈ 0.75; 8/9 ≈ 0.889. The largest is 8/9.
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