If m and n are positive two-digit numbers, then, of the following fractions, the one with the largest value is:

a. n/m

b. n+1/m-1

c. n-1/m

d. n/m+1

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Kate Mcintyre

5 February, 17:08

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First Mate · Answer 1

B.

I used the number "10" as an example.

10+1/10-1 = 11/9 which out of the current options, seems to give the largest value.

Hallie Woods · Answer 2

Just like the person said in the comments, the answer is b, because it gives a greater numerator to the lower denominator.

If m and n are positive two-digit numbers, then, of the following fractions, the one with the largest value is:a. n/mb. n+1/m-1c. n-1/md. n/m+1