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Which of the following fractions is the SMALLEST: 4/9, 2/9, 2/3, 2/5?

1. 4/9
2. 2/3
3. 2/9
4. 2/5

Answer

C. 2/9

Solution

As decimals: 4/9 ≈ 0.444; 2/9 ≈ 0.222; 2/3 ≈ 0.667; 2/5 ≈ 0.4. The smallest is 2/9.

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