Order the numbers from least to greatest
4 1/4
4 1/8
5 10/11
4 2/12
5 is larger than 4 -- so it's larger than the other three numbers.
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To order the given numbers from least to greatest, we need to simplify the fractions and convert them to decimals. Here's a step-by-step process to find the solution:
1. Start with the numbers in the original form:
- 4 1/4
- 4 1/8
- 5 10/11
- 4 2/12
2. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
- 4 1/4 = (4 * 4 + 1) / 4 = 17 / 4
- 4 1/8 = (4 * 8 + 1) / 8 = 33 / 8
- 5 10/11 = (5 * 11 + 10) / 11 = 65 / 11
- 4 2/12 = (4 * 12 + 2) / 12 = 50 / 12
3. Simplify the fractions if possible:
- 17/4 = 4.25 (already in decimal form)
- 33/8 = 4.125
- 65/11 = 5.909090...
- 50/12 = 4.166666...
4. Now, compare the decimals:
- 4.125
- 4.166666...
- 4.25
- 5.909090...
5. Finally, arrange the numbers in ascending order:
- 4.125
- 4.166666...
- 4.25
- 5.909090...
Therefore, the numbers in least to greatest order are: 4 1/8, 4 2/12, 4 1/4, 5 10/11.
but what about 5 10/11? There is no common denominator?
4 1/4 = 4 6/24
4 1/8 = 4 3/24
4 2/12 = 4 4/24