1/2, 2/3, 7/8 in descending order is _____?

1/2 < 2/3 < 7/8

7/8 > 2/3 > 1/2

2/3 < 1/2 < 7/8

None of these

To compare the fractions 1/2, 2/3, and 7/8:

Step 1: Find a common denominator

The least common denominator for 2, 3, and 8 is 24.

Step 2: Convert fractions to have the common denominator

1/2 = 12/24

2/3 = 16/24

7/8 = 21/24

Step 3: Compare the fractions

Since 21 > 16 > 12, the order is 7/8 > 2/3 > 1/2.