Question

Which of the following options shows fractions arranged in ascending order?

• A. $\frac{7}{8},\frac{1}{8}.\frac{4}{8},\frac{5}{8},\frac{3}{8}$
• B. $\frac{3}{8},\frac{4}{8}.\frac{1}{8},\frac{5}{8},\frac{7}{8}$
• C. $\frac{7}{8},\frac{5}{8}.\frac{4}{8},\frac{3}{8},\frac{1}{8}$
• D. $\frac{1}{8},\frac{3}{8}.\frac{4}{8},\frac{5}{8},\frac{7}{8}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{1}{8},\frac{3}{8}.\frac{4}{8},\frac{5}{8},\frac{7}{8}$

Since the denominators of all fractions are the same, we compare the numerators.
Let’s represent each fraction using fraction strips.


Since the denominator of all the fractions are equal, the numerator with lowest number,
i.e., $1$ is the smallest fraction. Thus $\frac{1}{8}$ is the smallest fraction whereas the numerator with the highest number. i.e., $7$ is the greatest fraction.
Hence, the fractions arranged in ascending order will be:
$\frac{1}{8}<\frac{3}{8}<\frac{4}{8}<\frac{5}{8}<\frac{7}{8}$