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Which of the following fractions is the SMALLEST: 3/5, 1/3, 3/4, 2/3?
- 3/5
- 1/3
- 3/4
- 2/3
Answer
B. 1/3
Solution
As decimals: 3/5 ≈ 0.6; 1/3 ≈ 0.333; 3/4 ≈ 0.75; 2/3 ≈ 0.667. The smallest is 1/3.
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