Question

Which one of the following is the largest fraction?

6/7, 5/6, 7/8, 4/5

• A. 6/7
• B. 4/5
• C. 5/6
• D. 7/8

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 7/8

Calculation:

As we know, the difference between denominator and numerator is 1 then fraction with the largest numerator is the largest fraction.

∴ $\frac{7}{8}$ is the largest fraction.

Alternate Method 

$\frac{6}{7} = 0.857$

$\frac{5}{6} = 0.833$

$\frac{7}{8} = 0.875$

$\frac{4}{5} = 0.80$

Hence, $\frac{7}{8}$ is the largest fraction.