Question

which of the following fraction is greatest 16/21 ,16/19 ,11/19 ,11/17​

Answer 1

16/19 is the greatest fraction.

Answer 2

Answer is 16/19

Steps:

1. 16/21 and 16/19, In these cross multiply the denominator with the numerators like 16×19 and 16×21. Here 16×19 < 16×21, so 16/21 < 16/19.

2. Now compare 16/19 with 11/19. Here 16/19 > 11/19 clearly as denominator is same.

3. As 16/19 > (16/21 and 11/19), Compare 16/19 with 11/17. Here 16×17 > 11×19, so 16/19 > 11/19

So 16/19 is the greatest number :)