how do you put 7/16, 5/8, and 3/4 in order from greatest to least
Convert the second two fractions so they have the same common denominator.
turn them into decimals
Sometimes it is easier to use a common denominator. In some cases, it is easier to cnvert all fractions to decimals. It depends on the compexity
of the fractions and the background of the student nvolved. In this case it is easy to convert to a common denominator:
7/16
5/8 = 10/16
3/4 - 12/16
Now we know the fraction with the largest numerator is greatest.
ORDER: 12/16, 10/16, 7/16.
1/8+1/12=
To put these fractions in order from greatest to least, you need to compare their values. One way to do this is by finding a common denominator and converting each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that denominator. Here's how you can determine the order:
1. Find a common denominator: To compare fractions with different denominators, you need a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator can be 16, 8, or any multiple of both. Let's choose 16 as the common denominator.
2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator:
- For 7/16, since the denominator is already 16, it remains the same.
- For 5/8, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2 to make it 10/16.
- For 3/4, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 4 to make it 12/16.
3. Now that all the fractions have the same denominator, you can compare their numerators to determine the order:
- 7/16 is the smallest fraction since its numerator is the smallest (7).
- 10/16 is larger than 7/16, so it comes next.
- 12/16 is the largest fraction since its numerator is the largest (12).
Therefore, in order from greatest to least, the fractions are: 12/16, 10/16, 7/16.