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Which of the following fractions is the LARGEST: 5/8, 5/9, 1/8, 1/4?

  1. 5/9
  2. 1/8
  3. 5/8
  4. 1/4

Answer

C. 5/8

Solution

As decimals: 5/8 ≈ 0.625; 5/9 ≈ 0.556; 1/8 ≈ 0.125; 1/4 ≈ 0.25. The largest is 5/8.

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