What is the greatest fraction in the group? 1/6, 9/6, 4/6, 5/6
Isn't 9/6 greater than one?
5/6
To determine the greatest fraction in the group, you need to compare the numerators or the denominators of the fractions.
Looking at the numerators of the fractions:
- 1/6 has a numerator of 1
- 9/6 has a numerator of 9
- 4/6 has a numerator of 4
- 5/6 has a numerator of 5
Since 9 is the largest numerator among the options, the fraction 9/6 is the greatest fraction in the group.
Note: When comparing fractions with the same denominator, the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.