Question

When we convert $\frac{8}{12}$, $\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{4}{5}$ to decimal form, the larger number is .

• A. $\frac{4}{5}$
• B. $\frac{3}{4}$
• C. $\frac{8}{12}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{4}{5}$

Converting the fraction to same denominator we get

$\frac{8}{12}=\frac{40}{60}=0.67\frac{3}{4}=\frac{45}{60}=0.75\frac{4}{5}=\frac{48}{60}=0.80$

0.80 is the largest among the three and the corresponding fraction is $\frac{4}{5}$.