Which set of fractions is ordered from least to greatest?

A
five over eight, eight over twelve, three over four

B
eight over twelve, five over eight, three over four

C
three over four, five over eight, eight over twelve

D
five over eight, three over four, eight over twelve

Question

Which set of fractions is ordered from least to greatest?
	
A   	
five over eight, eight over twelve, three over four
	
B   	
eight over twelve, five over eight, three over four
	
C   	
three over four, five over eight, eight over twelve
	
D   	
five over eight, three over four, eight over twelve

obviouslyhes · Answer

Try turning the fractions into decimals, to do that divide the top number by the bottom number.

frostyflame · Answer

5/8 is the lowest because if you divide eight into fourths. one for is 2/8 so if you were to have three fourths of eights it would be 6/8. Now take 8/12 and reduce denominator to four, then you'll be  able to compare all three fractions

mathmale · Answer

In each case you'll need to find the LCD (least common denominator) and then rearrange the fractions in increasing order.  Please show your work if you'd like to receive feedback.