Question

Which of the following has fractions in ascending order?
1. \(\dfrac{7}{18}, \dfrac{6}{17}, \dfrac{5}{16}\)
2. \(\dfrac{6}{17}, \dfrac{7}{18}, \dfrac{5}{16}\)
3. \(\dfrac{5}{16}, \dfrac{7}{18}, \dfrac{6}{17}\)
4. \(\dfrac{5}{16}, \dfrac{6}{17}, \dfrac{7}{18}\)

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : \(\dfrac{5}{16}, \dfrac{6}{17}, \dfrac{7}{18}\)

Given:

Three fractions are given

5/16, 6/17, 7/18

Calculations:

According to the question, we have

In decimal form these fractions can be written as 

⇒ 5/16 = 0.3125

⇒ 6/17 = 0.3529

⇒ 7/18 = 0.3888

Clearly, we can see the values and arrange in ascending order 

⇒ 0.3125 < 0.3529 < 0.3888

⇒ 5/16 < 6/17< 7/18

∴ Fractions in ascending order 5/16 < 6/17< 7/18.