Find the range of 1/6, 1/3, 3/2, 2/3, 8/9 and 4/3

  • A 3/4
  • B 5/6
  • C 7/6
  • D 4/3
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The correct answer is D. 4/3

1/6, 1/3, 3/2, 2/3, 8/9 and 4/3

L.C.M of the denominators = 36

The fraction now becomes

6/36, 12/36, 54/36, 24/36, 32/36 and 48/36

Highest fraction = 54/36

Lowest fraction = 6/36

Range = Highest - Lowest

(54/36) - (6/36)

= 48/36

= 4/3

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