4 12 18 24

1. 3 5 11 17
, , ,
4 12 18 24
2. 5 11 17 3
, , ,
12 18 24 4
3. 17 11 5
, , , 3
24 18 12 4
4. 5
, 3 , 11 , 17
12 4 18 24
Testbook Solution Correct Option - 2
Given
3 5 11 17
, , ,
4 12 18 24
Concept
Make the denominator of each fraction same.
Calculation
3/4 = (3 × 18) / (4 × 18) = 54/72
5/12 = (5 × 6) / (12 × 6) = 30/72
11/18 = (11 × 4) / (18 × 4) = 44/72
17/24 = (17 × 3) / (24 × 3) = 51/72
∴ Ascending order of the functions = 5/12, 11/18, 17/24, 3/4.

Given fraction is 

3 5 11 17
, , ,
4 12 18 24
Now take 2 fractions and compare from the starting 
Comparing 3/4 and 5/12
Cross multiplying 
3 × 12 = 36 
4 × 5 = 20 
36 > 20
So, 5/12 is smaller
Now,
Comparing 
3/4 and 11/18 
3 × 18 = 54 
4 × 11 = 44
54 > 44 
So, 11/18 is smaller 
Similarly Compare 3/4 and 17/24
3 × 24 = 72
4 × 17 = 68 
72 > 68 
So, 11/18 is smaller
∴ Correct order will be 5/12, 11/18, 17/24, 3/4.
NOTE: Always compare the result which comes on numerator side for smaller or larger fraction
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∴ (-1/3)-4 × (-1/3)-4 = (3)8