Question

Identify the descending numerical order of these fractions and decimals: 0.733, 0.923, 1 2/5, 17/20, 15/18

Answer 1

Convert to decimals and order from largest to smallest:

1 2/5 = 1.4
0.923 = 0.923
17/20 = 0.85
15/18 = 5/6 = 0.833...
0.733 = 0.733

Descending order: 1 2/5, 0.923, 17/20, 15/18, 0.733.