PSLE Which fraction is closest to
13? Give your answer in letter. (Eg a)
(a)
613 (b)
37 (c)
38
|
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
Given Fraction |
Fractions |
613 |
37 |
38 |
13 |
Make the numerators the same. |
613 |
614 |
616 |
618 |
Difference in denominators |
18 - 13 = 5 |
18 - 14 = 4 |
18 - 16 = 2* |
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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)
616 and
618 is 2. It is the
smallest difference in denominators so fraction (
c) is the
closest to the given fraction.
Answer(s): c