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On the number line, which of these rational numbers is the greatest (lies farthest to the right)?

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A $- \frac{1}{2}$
B $\frac{1}{4}$
C $\frac{2}{3}$
D $\frac{1}{8}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Comparing

\frac{1}{4} = 0.25, \frac{2}{3} \approx 0.667, \frac{1}{8} = 0.125

and

- \frac{1}{2} = - 0.5

, the greatest is

\frac{2}{3}

.

Answer: C)

\frac{2}{3}

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