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Which fraction is closest to 0.39
1/3, 2/5, 3/8, 9/25

2 Answers

1 vote
1/3 because 0.33 so it would be 1/3
User Volker Voecking
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Answer: 2/5 is the closest one.

Explanation:

1/3 (0.333,,,) is 0.05666... away from 0.39 .

2/5 (0.4) is 0.01 away .

3.8 (0.375) is 0.015 away .

9/25 (0.36) is 0.3 away .

2/5 is the closest one.

User Michael Cramer
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