Question

Which among the following is the largest?

• A. $\frac{5}{1}$
• B. $\frac{5}{2}$
• C. $\frac{5}{8}$
• D. $\frac{5}{4}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{5}{1}$

Given fractions are $\frac{5}{1}$, $\frac{5}{2}$, $\frac{5}{8}$and $\frac{5}{4}$.

Here, all the fractions have common numerator.

$\because$ For fractions having a common numerator, the fraction with the smallest denominator has the greatest value.

$\therefore$ Among the given fractions, $\frac{5}{1}$ is the greatest.