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Which of the following fractions is the SMALLEST: 7/9, 3/13, 7/8, 2/5?

1. 3/13
2. 7/9
3. 7/8
4. 2/5

Answer

A. 3/13

Solution

As decimals: 7/9 ≈ 0.778; 3/13 ≈ 0.231; 7/8 ≈ 0.875; 2/5 ≈ 0.4. The smallest is 3/13.

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