Question

From the following fractions, which fraction is closest to$0$?

• A. $\frac{5}{12}$
• B. $\frac{2}{3}$
• C. $\frac{4}{5}$
• D. $\frac{3}{4}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$\frac{5}{12}$

Correct option:(a)$\frac{5}{12}$

When we change the fraction $\frac{5}{12}$into a decimal number we get,

$\frac{5}{12}=0.416666..$

When we change the fraction $\frac{2}{3}$into a decimal number we get,

$\frac{2}{3}=0.666666..$

When we change the fraction $\frac{4}{5}$into a decimal number we get,

$\frac{4}{5}=0.8$

When we change the fraction $\frac{3}{4}$into a decimal number we get,

$\frac{3}{4}=0.75$

Since, $0<0.41666...<0.6666...<0.75<0.8$

Therefore, $0.41666...$is closest to $0$

Hence, $\frac{5}{12}$is closest to $0$

Hence, the correct option is (a)