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1. is 9 1/10 closer to 9 or 10?

2. is 6 7/10 closer to 6 or 7?

3. is 7 5/8 closer to 7 or 8?

4. is 2 1/7 closer to 2 or 3?

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User Jeric Cruz
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Answer:

1. 9 1/10 is closer to 9

2. 6 7/10 is closer to 7

3. 7 5/8 is closer to 8

4. 2 1/7 is closer to 2

User Ingofreyer
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Answer:

  1. 9
  2. 7
  3. 8
  4. 2

Explanation:

Compare the numerator of the fraction to half the denominator. If it is greater, then the number is closer to the next higher integer. Otherwise, it is closer to the next lower integer.

1.

1/10 < 5/10 . . . . closer to 9

2.

7/10 > 5/10 . . . . closer to 7

3.

5/8 > 4/8 . . . . closer to 8

4.

1/7 < 3.5/7 . . . . closer to 2

User Martin Mogusu
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