Question

Q5.

Here are two fractions.
7/5 and 5/7

Work out which of the fractions is closer to 1
You must show all your working.​

Answer 1

5/7 is closer

Explanation:

7/5= 49/35=1 14/35

5/7= 25/35

7/5 is 14/35 away from one whereas 5/7 is 10/35 away.

Answer 2

5/7

Explanation:

You can convert them to fractions to answer:

7/5=1.4

5/7=0.714

7/5 is 0.4 away from 1, while 5/7 is 0.3 away.