Question

Among the numbers $\frac{1}{2}$,$\frac{2}{3}$,$\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{5}{6}$, the greatest number is

• A. $\frac{2}{3}$
• B. $\frac{1}{2}$
• C. $\frac{5}{6}$
• D. $\frac{3}{4}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{5}{6}$

For comparing the numbers we will make the denominator same for all the numbers. LCM of 2,3,4 and 6 is 12.

$\frac{1}{2}$ = $\frac{6}{12}$
$\frac{2}{3}$ = $\frac{8}{12}$
$\frac{3}{4}$ = $\frac{9}{12}$
$\frac{5}{6}$ = $\frac{10}{12}$

Hence, $\frac{5}{6}$ is the largest.