PSLE Which fraction is closest to
15? Give your answer in letter. (Eg a)
(a)
13 (b)
27 (c)
14
| |
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
Given
Fraction |
| Fractions |
14 |
27 |
13 |
15 |
Make the numerators
the same. |
28 |
27 |
26 |
210 |
Difference in
denominators |
10 - 8 =
2* |
10 - 7 =
3 |
10 - 6 =
4 |
|
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)
28 and
210 is 2. It is the
smallest difference in denominators so fraction (
a) is the
closest to the given fraction.
Answer(s): a
