Ravi, Amir, Nadia and Priya each ate a fraction of the same-sized pizza. Ravi ate 2/3, Amir ate 3/4, Nadia ate 5/12, and Priya ate 7/12. Arrange these fractions in ascending order (smallest to largest).
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Step 1: Find a common denominator for all four fractions.
The LCD of 3, 4, and 12 is 12.
Step 2: Convert each fraction to twelfths.
2/3 = 8/12
3/4 = 9/12
5/12 = 5/12 (already in twelfths)
7/12 = 7/12 (already in twelfths)
Step 3: Arrange the numerators in ascending order.
5 Step 4: Write back in original form.
5/12, 7/12, 2/3, 3/4
Ascending order: 5/12, 7/12, 2/3, 3/4.
Correct answer: 5/12, 7/12, 2/3, 3/4
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