Question

Compare the fraction 1:24,000 to the fraction 1:3,168,000; which is the largest rational number

Answer 1

`(1)/(24,000)`

Explanation:

we know that

When we compare positive fractions with the same numerator, the largest rational number will be the fraction with the lowest denominator

In this problem we have

`(1)/(24,000)` and
`(1)/(3,168,000)`

Both numerator are equal

Compare the denominators

`24,000 < 3,168,000`

therefore

`(1)/(24,000)` is the largest rational number