which is the largest fraction?

The largest fraction depends on the fractions being compared. Generally, to find the largest fraction among a set, the following methods can be used:

1. If the difference between the numerator and denominator is 1 for each fraction, the one with the largest numerator is the largest fraction.
2. Cross-multiply to compare fractions: multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second, and vice versa. The fraction with the larger product is the larger fraction.
3. Convert each fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator; the larger decimal corresponds to the larger fraction.
4. Find a common denominator for all fractions, then compare numerators.

For example, among fractions like 6/7, 5/6, 7/8, and 4/5, since each has numerator and denominator differing by 1, the fraction with the largest numerator is 7/8, which is the largest fraction.