PSLE Which fraction is closest to
413? Give your answer in letter. (Eg a)
(a)
49 (b)
25 (c)
13
| |
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
Given
Fraction |
| Fractions |
49 |
25 |
13 |
413 |
Make the numerators
the same. |
49 |
410 |
412 |
413 |
Difference in
denominators |
13 - 9 =
4 |
13 - 10 =
3 |
13 - 12 =
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)
412 and
413 is 1. It is the
smallest difference in denominators so fraction (
c) is the
closest to the given fraction.
Answer(s): c
