SOLUTION: What fraction is the largest 5/6; 7/9; 2/3

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Question 1029034: What fraction is the largest 5/6; 7/9; 2/3
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First, solve for the common denominator.
5%2F6, 7%2F9, and 2%2F3 have a common denominator is 18.
5%2F6 = %285x3%29%2F%286x3%29 = 15%2F18
7%2F9 = %287x2%29%2F%289x2%29 = 14%2F18
2%2F3 = %282x6%29%2F%283x6%29 = 12%2F18
Second, compare their numerator.
15%2F18 > 14%2F18 > 12%2F18
As the result, we have
15%2F18 = 5%2F6 is the largest.