Identify the numeric order of these fractions and mixed numbers from smallest to largest, 1 3/6, 2 3/5, 7/9, 1 7/8

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To compare the fractions and mixed numbers, we can convert all of them to improper fractions or decimal form. Here are the conversions:

  1. \( 1 \frac{3}{6} = 1 + \frac{3}{6} = \frac{6}{6} + \frac{3}{6} = \frac{9}{6} = \frac{3}{2} \)
  2. \( 2 \frac{3}{5} = 2 + \frac{3}{5} = \frac{10}{5} + \frac{3}{5} = \frac{13}{5} \)
  3. \( \frac{7}{9} \) remains as is.
  4. \( 1 \frac{7}{8} = 1 + \frac{7}{8} = \frac{8}{8} + \frac{7}{8} = \frac{15}{8} \)

Now we have the following fractions to compare:

  • \( \frac{3}{2} \)
  • \( \frac{13}{5} \)
  • \( \frac{7}{9} \)
  • \( \frac{15}{8} \)

Next, we need to convert them to a common denominator or decimal values for easier comparison.

  1. \( \frac{3}{2} = 1.5 \)
  2. \( \frac{13}{5} = 2.6 \)
  3. \( \frac{7}{9} \approx 0.777 \)
  4. \( \frac{15}{8} = 1.875 \)

Now, let's order them from smallest to largest based on their decimal values:

  • \( \frac{7}{9} \approx 0.777 \) (smallest)
  • \( 1 \frac{3}{6} = \frac{3}{2} = 1.5 \)
  • \( 1 \frac{7}{8} = \frac{15}{8} = 1.875 \)
  • \( 2 \frac{3}{5} = \frac{13}{5} = 2.6 \) (largest)

Thus, the numeric order from smallest to largest is:

\( \frac{7}{9}, 1 \frac{3}{6}, 1 \frac{7}{8}, 2 \frac{3}{5} \)