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Which of the following fractions is the LARGEST: 2/3, 4/11, 3/8, 2/7?

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

Answer

A. 2/3

Solution

As decimals: 2/3 ≈ 0.667; 4/11 ≈ 0.364; 3/8 ≈ 0.375; 2/7 ≈ 0.286. The largest is 2/3.

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