Question

11 multiple c... 1 p. put the following three fractions in order from greatest to least: \\(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{8}\\) \\(\frac{1}{8}, \frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{2}\\) \\(\frac{1}{8}, \frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{3}\\) \\(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{8}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the rule for comparing unit fractions

For unit fractions (fractions with numerator 1), the larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction. This is because if you divide 1 into more parts, each part is smaller.

Step2: Compare the denominators

The denominators of the fractions $\frac{1}{2}$, $\frac{1}{3}$, and $\frac{1}{8}$ are 2, 3, and 8 respectively.
Since $2 < 3 < 8$, according to the rule for unit fractions, we have $\frac{1}{2}>\frac{1}{3}>\frac{1}{8}$.

Answer:

$\boldsymbol{\frac{1}{2},\frac{1}{3},\frac{1}{8}}$