Which of the following fractions is the largest?

• A. 2/3
• B. 5/8
• C. 11/16
• D. 3/4

Answer: (D)

To determine which fraction is the largest, you can compare them by converting each fraction to a decimal or finding a common denominator.

• 2/3 is approximately 0.6667 when converted to decimal form.

• 5/8 is 0.625.

• 11/16, when converted, is approximately 0.6875.

• 3/4 is equal to 0.75.

When examining these decimal conversions, 0.75 is the highest value. Thus, 3/4 stands out as the largest fraction compared to the others. The direct comparison shows that despite all fractions being less than 1, 3/4 represents the greatest portion of a whole.

This method of conversion is a practical way to visually and numerically compare fractions, making it clear that 3/4 is larger than 2/3, 5/8, and 11/16.