Among the following fractions, which one has… | GMAT Sprint

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Arithmetic

Among the following fractions, which one has the highest value?

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4/13

1/3

Correct

9/39

8/30

3/20

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To determine which fraction is the largest, we can standardize the numerators to 1 and compare the denominators. The fraction with the smallest denominator will yield the highest value.

• Option A:

\frac{4}{13} = \frac{\frac{4}{4}}{\frac{13}{4}}=\frac{1}{3.25}

• Option B:

\frac{1}{3}

, where the numerator is already

1

.

• Option C:

\frac{9}{39} = \frac{\frac{9}{9}}{\frac{39}{9}}=\frac{1}{4.33}

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HarshalaMar 23, 2024

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SritamJul 20, 2024

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What this question tests

What it tests

Your fluency with the order of operations, fractions, decimals, and basic number sense — the foundation every quant question leans on.

Common trap

Applying the order of operations out of sequence or rounding intermediate values before the final step.