Question

A number line from zero-twelfths to twelve-twelfths. One-half is in the middle. There are 5 unnumbered points between each number.

Which fraction is closer to One-half than to 0 or 1?

One-half

Eight-twelfths
Ten-twelfths

Answer 1

8/12

Explanation:

Answer 2

8/12

Explanation:

1/2=6/12, and 1=12/12 so 8/12 is close to 1/2 than to 1