Arrange the following in descending order 2/3, 4/7, 5/9 and 1/4
Question
Arrange the following in descending order2/3, 4/7, 5/9 and 1/4
Options
A) 2/3, 4/7, 5/9 and 1/4
B) 1/4, 5/9, 4/7 and 2/3
C) 1/4, 4/7, 5/9 and 2/3
D) 1/4, 2/3, 4/7 and 5/9
The correct answer is A.
Explanation:
Find the LCM of the 4 fractions so as to get equal fractions
= 2/3, 4/7, 5/9, 1/4
= 168, 144, 140, 63/252
= 2/3, 4/7, 5/9, 1/4 is the answer
= 2/3, 4/7, 5/9, 1/4
= 168, 144, 140, 63/252
= 2/3, 4/7, 5/9, 1/4 is the answer
Explanation provided by Oladeinde Tomiwa
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Find the LCM of the 4 fractions so as to get equal fractions
= 2/3, 4/7, 5/9, 1/4
= 168, 144, 140, 63/252
= 2/3, 4/7, 5/9, 1/4 is the answer