Examples with solutions for Comparing Fractions: Identify the greater value

Exercise #1

Which is larger?

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To solve this problem, we will compare the given fractions to determine which is largest:

  • Compare 23 \frac{2}{3} and 711 \frac{7}{11} :

    • Cross multiply: 2×11=22 2 \times 11 = 22 and 3×7=21 3 \times 7 = 21 .
      Since 22>21 22 > 21 , 23 \frac{2}{3} is larger than 711 \frac{7}{11} .
  • Compare 23 \frac{2}{3} and 610 \frac{6}{10} :

    • Simplify 610=35 \frac{6}{10} = \frac{3}{5} .
      Cross multiply: 2×5=10 2 \times 5 = 10 and 3×3=9 3 \times 3 = 9 .
      Since 10>9 10 > 9 , 23 \frac{2}{3} is larger than 35 \frac{3}{5} (same as 610 \frac{6}{10} ).
  • To confirm, compare 23 \frac{2}{3} and 35 \frac{3}{5} again directly:

    • Cross multiply: 2×5=10 2 \times 5 = 10 and 3×3=9 3 \times 3 = 9 .
      Since 10>9 10 > 9 , 23 \frac{2}{3} is also larger than 35 \frac{3}{5} .

Therefore, the largest fraction of all given choices is indeed 23 \frac{2}{3} .

Answer

23 \frac{2}{3}

Exercise #2

Choose the exercise for the highest result

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, let's evaluate each of the fraction addition expressions:

  • Expression 1: 12+14 \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4}
    To add these fractions, we need a common denominator. The least common denominator of 2 and 4 is 4.
    Thus, 12=24\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4} and keep 14\frac{1}{4} as it is.
    Adding the two fractions, 24+14=34\frac{2}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}.
  • Expression 2: 13+13 \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{3}
    Since these have the same denominator, we can directly add them:
    13+13=23\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{3}.
  • Expression 3: 12+310 \frac{1}{2} + \frac{3}{10}
    The least common denominator of 2 and 10 is 10.
    Convert 12\frac{1}{2} to 510\frac{5}{10} and add it to 310\frac{3}{10}:
    510+310=810=45\frac{5}{10} + \frac{3}{10} = \frac{8}{10} = \frac{4}{5}.
  • Expression 4: 510+15 \frac{5}{10} + \frac{1}{5}
    Convert the fractions to have the same denominator. Here, the least common denominator is 10.
    Keep 510\frac{5}{10} as it is, and convert 15\frac{1}{5} to 210\frac{2}{10}:
    510+210=710\frac{5}{10} + \frac{2}{10} = \frac{7}{10}.

Now, let's compare these results:
- 34=0.75\frac{3}{4} = 0.75
- 23=0.666\frac{2}{3} = 0.666\ldots
- 45=0.8\frac{4}{5} = 0.8
- 710=0.7\frac{7}{10} = 0.7

Comparing these decimals, we see that 0.80.8 (from Expression 3) is the largest result.

Therefore, the expression with the highest result is 12+310 \frac{1}{2} + \frac{3}{10} .

Answer

12+310 \frac{1}{2}+\frac{3}{10}

Exercise #3

Which is larger?

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Answer

911 \frac{9}{11}

Exercise #4

Which is larger?

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Answer

810 \frac{8}{10}

Exercise #5

Which is larger?

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Answer

58 \frac{5}{8}

Exercise #6

Which is larger?

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Answer

511 \frac{5}{11}

Exercise #7

Which is larger?

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Answer

56 \frac{5}{6}

Exercise #8

Which is larger?

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Answer

711 \frac{7}{11}

Exercise #9

Which is larger?

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Answer

72 \frac{7}{2}