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Is 8/15 closest to 0 1/2 or 1

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Answer:

1/2

Explanation:

You want to know if 8/15 is closest to 0, 1/2, or 1.

Comparison

We can compare the numbers 0, 1/2, 1, and 8/15 by multiplying them all by 30. Their relationship to each other will not change.

  • 0 × 30 = 0
  • 1/2 × 30 = 15
  • 8/15 × 30 = 16
  • 1 × 30 = 30

Now, the question becomes, "is 16 closer to 15 or to 30". The number 16 has a difference of 1 from 15, but a difference of 30-16 = 14 from 30. The distance to 30 is greater, so 16 is closest to 15.

Equivalently, 8/15 is closest to 1/2.

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