Question

Which of the fractions below are smaller than 1/8

A)3/10
B)1/9
C)1/6
D)1/7
E)1/10​

Answer 1

Upon comparison, options B) 1/9 and E) 1/10 are the fractions that are smaller than 1/8. The other options are larger when converted into decimals for easy comparison.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine which fractions are smaller than 1/8, we can compare each fraction by converting them into decimals or finding a common denominator. Let's examine each option:

• A) 3/10 = 0.3, which is larger than 1/8 (1/8 = 0.125).
• B) 1/9 = approximately 0.111, which is smaller than 1/8.
• C) 1/6 = approximately 0.166, which is larger than 1/8.
• D) 1/7 = approximately 0.142, which is larger than 1/8.
• E) 1/10 = 0.1, which is smaller than 1/8.

Comparing decimals allows us to see that options B) 1/9 and E) 1/10 are the only fractions smaller than 1/8.