Arrange the following fractions in increasing order. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.12/17

2.13/19

3.8/11

4.16/23

A2, 4, 1, 3 ✓ Correct

B2, 1, 3, 4

C4, 1, 2, 3

D4, 2, 3, 1

Correct answer: (A) 2, 4, 1, 3

Explanation

The increasing order is 13/19, 16/23, 12/17, 8/11.

12/17 = 0.706, 13/19 = 0.684.

8/11 = 0.727, 16/23 = 0.696.

Sorting ascending: 0.684 < 0.696 < 0.706 < 0.727.

This is the 2nd, 4th, 1st and 3rd fractions in order.

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