Question

Which of the following fractions is smallest ?

• A. $\frac{7}{8}$
• B. $\frac{9}{8}$
• C. $\frac{3}{8}$
• D. $\frac{5}{8}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$\frac{3}{8}$

Comparison of fractions :

To compare the fractions we follow some steps

Step 1: First we see the denominator of all fractions, here all the fractions have same denominators .

Like fractions : The fractions whose denominators are equal are called like fractions .

Step 2: In case of like fractions we compare only the numerators .

Step 3: Now we arrange the numerator in ascending order that is $3<5<7<9$ .

Step 4: Now, the fractions in ascending order is $\frac{3}{8}<\frac{5}{8}<\frac{7}{8}<\frac{9}{8}$

So, the smallest fractions is $\frac{3}{8}$.

Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.