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which is ordered from least to greatest? -3/7, 1/4, 1/2; 1/2, 1/4, -3/7…

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which is ordered from least to greatest? -3/7, 1/4, 1/2; 1/2, 1/4, -3/7; 1/4, -3/7, 1/2; -3/7, 1/2, 1/4

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to decimals for comparison

$-\frac{3}{7} \approx -0.429$, $\frac{1}{4}=0.25$, $\frac{1}{2}=0.5$

Step2: Order values from least to greatest

Least: $-0.429$, middle: $0.25$, greatest: $0.5$

Step3: Match to option

Corresponding fraction order: $-\frac{3}{7}, \frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

-3/7, 1/4, 1/2 (the orange option)