Question

Which of the fractions below is closest to zero?

a. 1/2
b. 1/6
c. 1/9
d. 1/12

Answer 1

d.) 1/12

Explanation:

As it is equal to 0.083 and it is nearest to zero

Answer 2

d. 1/12

Explanation:

Since all of the fractions are positive and you want the one closest to 0, you need to find the smallest fraction. With fractions, especially when all of the numerators are 1, the larger the denominator becomes, the smaller the fraction. 12 is the largest denominator; therefore, 1/12 must be the smallest fraction. Which makes 1/12 the closest to 0.