Question

Which inequality correctly compares 3/5,1/2,1/8,and 1?

A.1/8<1/2<3/5<1
B.1/8<3/5<1/2<1
C.3/5<1/8<1/2<1
D.3/5<1/2<1/8<1

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

If you multiply each fraction by the sum of the denominators of the all other fractions (as pictured), you get them all with the same denominator.

This makes it easier to tell how large they are. This is because they are in similar terms.