Question

Which of the following fraction is lesser than $\frac{2}{5}$ ?

• A. $\frac{2}{7}$
• B. $\frac{2}{5}$
• C. $\frac{2}{4}$
• D. $\frac{2}{3}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{2}{7}$

From observation we can notice that, all the fractions have same numerator but different denominator.

For fractions with same numerators and different denominators:
The higher the denominator, the lesser the fraction.

So, for the fractions $\frac{2}{5}$, $\frac{2}{3}$, $\frac{2}{4}$ and $\frac{2}{7}$ the denominators can be compared as 7 > 5 > 4 > 3.
Hence, the fractions can be compared as $\frac{2}{7}<\frac{2}{5}<\frac{2}{4}<\frac{2}{3}$

Therefore, $\frac{2}{7}$ is lesser than $\frac{2}{5}$.