PSLE Which fraction is closest to
38? Give your answer in letter. (Eg a)
(a)
613 (b)
37 (c)
25
| |
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
Given
Fraction |
| Fractions |
613 |
37 |
25 |
38 |
Make the numerators
the same. |
613 |
614 |
615 |
616 |
Difference in
denominators |
16 - 13 =
3 |
16 - 14 =
2 |
16 - 15 =
1* |
|
Make the numerators the same to compare fraction values.
If the numerators are the same, the smaller the difference between 2 denominators, the closer the value.
The difference in the denominators between (c)
615 and
616 is 1. It is the
smallest difference in denominators so fraction (
c) is the
closest to the given fraction.
Answer(s): c
