PSLE Which fraction is closest to
14? Give your answer in letter. (Eg a)
(a)
37 (b)
13 (c)
311
| |
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
Given
Fraction |
| Fractions |
311 |
13 |
37 |
14 |
Make the numerators
the same. |
311 |
39 |
37 |
312 |
Difference in
denominators |
12 - 11 =
1* |
12 - 9 =
3 |
12 - 7 =
5 |
|
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 (a)
311 and
312 is 1. It is the
smallest difference in denominators so fraction (
a) is the
closest to the given fraction.
Answer(s): a
