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jakolik's solution is right.

The best way to compare fractions is to cross multiply, but make sure both sides are +ve.

a/b > c/d if ad > bc :> where b and d are +ve
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Which of the following fractions is greater than 1/4?

A. 12/50
B. 3/11
C. 2/9
D. 4/17
E. 6/24

We see that 1/4 is equivalent to 12/48, 3/12, 2/8, 4/16, and 6/24.

We use the property that when we compare two fractions whose numerators are equal, the larger fraction has the smaller denominator. Thus, we see that 3/11 is greater than 3/12, and thus, 3/11 is greater than 1/4.

Answer: B
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