Question

Which of the following fraction is the smallest?
(a) $\frac{7}{8}$
(b) $\frac{9}{8}$
(c) $\frac{3}{8}$
(d) $\frac{5}{8}$

Answer 1

(c)

For comparing fractions with same denominators, fraction with smaller numerator is smaller.

3 < 5 < 7 < 9
$\therefore$ $\frac{3}{8}$<$\frac{5}{8}$<$\frac{7}{8}$<$\frac{9}{8}$
Hence, $\frac{3}{8}$ is the smallest fraction among the given fractions.