What fraction is higher 1/2, 2/3, 5/6

The highest fraction is 5/6

Make them all have common denominators.

Multiply numerator and denominator of 1/2 by 3 to get 3/6

Multiply numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 2 to get 4/6

So we compare

1/2 to 2/3 to 5/6 is the same as comparing

3/6 to 4/6 to 5/6

The highest fraction is 5/6