Answer:
2/5
Explanation:
Convert all fractions to have a common denominator
4, 10, and 5 can all be multiplied to equal 20
As a result, we will use 20 for the common denominator
What multiplied by 4 equals 20? 5 × 4 = 20
What multiplied by 10 equals 20? 2 × 10 = 20
What multiplied by 5 equals 20? 4 × 5 = 20
If we multiply this to the denominator, we must also multiply the same number to the numerator
Starting from left to right:
2 × 5 / 4 × 5 = 10/20
5 × 2 / 10 × 2 = 10/20
2 × 4 / 5 × 4 = 8/20
3 × 5 / 4 × 5 = 15/20
Compare: 10/20, 10/20, 8/20, 15/20
Which fraction has the smallest numerator?
8/20 as 8 is less than 15 and 10
Which fraction was 8/20? Check back to our work.
8/20 = 2/5
2/5 is the least