Which of the following lists 3/6, 9/12, and 15/18 in order from least to greatest?
Choose the best answer from the options below:
A 9/12 , 3/12 , 15/18
B 3/6 , 9/12 , 15/18
C 9/12 , 15/18 , 3/6
D None
B 3/6 , 9/12 , 15/18
To determine which of the given lists is in order from least to greatest, we can compare the fractions.
First, let's convert all the fractions to have a common denominator. We can use 12 as the common denominator.
- 3/6 is equivalent to 6/12.
- 9/12 remains the same.
- 15/18 is equivalent to 10/12 when simplified.
Now, let's compare the fractions:
- 6/12 is less than 9/12.
- 9/12 is equal to 9/12.
- 10/12 is greater than 9/12.
Therefore, the order from least to greatest is:
9/12, 6/12, 10/12
Looking at the options, the correct answer is:
C. 9/12, 15/18, 3/6