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The points $\frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{3}$ and $\frac{2}{5}$ are plotted between 0 and 1 on a number line.
Which of them is the rightmost (largest)?

Class 6Fractions on the Number LineFractions

A $\frac{1}{4}$
B $\frac{1}{3}$
C $\frac{2}{5}$
DThey are equal

Step-by-Step Solution

Common denominator 60:

\frac{1}{4} = \frac{15}{60}, \frac{1}{3} = \frac{20}{60}, \frac{2}{5} = \frac{24}{60}

. The largest is

\frac{24}{60} = \frac{2}{5}

, so

\frac{2}{5}

is rightmost.

Answer: C)

\frac{2}{5}

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