Question

Which is closer to one, 7/8 or 8/7?

Explain without converting to decimals or using common denominators.

Answer 1

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Answer:

7/8

Explanation:

7/8 differs from 1 = 8/8 by 1/8.

8/7 differs from 1 = 7/7 by 1/7.

1/8 is smaller than 1/7, so 7/8 is closer to 1.