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Standard V
Mathematics
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The smallest of the fractions
3
5
,
2
3
,
5
6
,
7
10
is
(a)
2
3
(b)
3
5
(c)
5
6
(d)
7
10
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Solution
Fractions can be compared by converting them into like fractions and then arranging them in ascending or descending order.
3
5
=
3
×
6
5
×
6
=
18
30
,
2
3
=
2
×
10
3
×
10
=
20
30
,
5
6
=
5
×
5
6
×
5
=
25
30
,
7
10
=
7
×
3
10
×
3
=
21
30
.
We know,
18 < 20 < 21 < 25
⇒
18
30
<
20
30
<
21
30
<
25
30
⇒
3
5
<
2
3
<
7
10
<
5
6
∴ the smallest fraction is
3
5
.
Hence, the correct option is (b).
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