Question

Which of these numbers is between 1 and 3/5

8/5
5/9
5/8
3/8

Answer 1

When you deal with fractions, it's good to understand what fractions mean and how they work.

Answer 2

ok

Answer 3

You want numbers between 3/5 and 1.
First, look at 3/5
3 is a little more than half of 5, so 3/5 is a little more than 1/2
That means you are looking for numbers a litlle more than 1/2 to 1.

Answer 4

Now look at the choices.
Start by eliminating obvious ones.
Look at 8/5
8 is more than 5. 8/5 is an improper fraction, so 8/5 is more than 1. Eliminate it.

Answer 5

Now look at the last choice.
3/8. 3 is less than half of 8, so 3/8 is less than 1/2, so eliminate it too.

Answer 6

Now there are only two choices left, 5/9 and 5/8
5 is more than half of 9, so 5/9 is more than 1/2
5 is more than half of 8, so 5 is more than 1/2.
You need to test these two fractions and compare them to 1/2
Use the method I showed you in the previous problem.

Answer 7

Sorry. I forgot the problem.
You need to compare them to 3/5, not 1/2.

Answer 8

its ok!

Answer 9

Do you remember how to do it?
Multiply diagonally up and write the product above each fraction.
The larger number is above the large fraction.
I set it up for you below.