Question

Which of the following is the smallest fraction?

1. \(\frac{12}{15}\)
2. \(\frac{9}{12}\)
3. \(\frac{11}{14}\)
4. \(\frac{5}{7}\)

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : \(\frac{12}{15}\)

Logic: We have to convert the factor into proper numerical value then find the largest number of the above.

For, "Option1: 12/15".

⇒ 12/15.

⇒ 4/5.

⇒ 0.8.

For, "Option2: 9/12".

⇒ 9/12.

⇒ 3/4.

⇒ 0.75.

For, "Option3: 11/14".

⇒ 11/14.

⇒ 0.647.

For, "Option4: 5/7".

⇒ 5/7.

⇒ 0.714.

As it can be seen that the value for fraction 11/14 is 0.714 is the smallest among all.

Therefore, the correct answer should be "Option3: 11/14".