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Question
Which of the following fractions is the smallest?
Options
`7/8`
`9/8`
`3/8`
`5/8`
Solution
`3/8`
Explanation:
Since, for comparing fractions with same denominators, fraction with smaller numerator is
∴ `3/8 < 5/8 < 7/8 < 9/8`
Hence, `3/8` is the smallest fraction.
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