Question

Identify the smallest fraction from the given options.

• A. $\frac{6}{7}$
• B. $\frac{5}{7}$
• C. $\frac{3}{7}$
• D. $\frac{1}{7}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{1}{7}$

When fractions have the same denominator, then the smallest fraction is the one with the smallest numerator.

$\text{Let's compare the fractions}\frac{1}{7},\frac{3}{7},\frac{5}{7},$ and $\frac{6}{7}.$

All the fractions have same denominators.

So, just compare the numerators 1, 3, 5 and 6.

Since $6>5>3>1$

$\therefore \frac{6}{7}>\frac{5}{7}>\frac{3}{7}>\frac{1}{7}$

$\text{So,}\frac{1}{7}\text{is the smallest fraction among}$
the given fractions.