Question

Which is the smaller fraction?

$\frac{2}{5}$ or $\frac{4}{5}$

• A. Both are equal
• B. $\frac{2}{5}$
• C. $\frac{4}{5}$
• D. Cannot be determined

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{2}{5}$

• In the given fractions $\frac{2}{5}$ and $\frac{4}{5}$, the denominators are the same.
• So, the fraction with the smaller numerator is the smaller fraction.

• So, $\frac{2}{5}$ is smaller than $\frac{4}{5}$.

Hence, option A is correct.