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Which of the following fractions is the LARGEST: 11/13, 2/5, 5/8, 1/3?
- 2/5
- 5/8
- 1/3
- 11/13
Answer
D. 11/13
Solution
As decimals: 11/13 ≈ 0.846; 2/5 ≈ 0.4; 5/8 ≈ 0.625; 1/3 ≈ 0.333. The largest is 11/13.
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