Multiple choice

Which of the following fractions will have the maximum change in its value if 5 is added to both the numerator and the denominator?

  1. 3/4

  2. 2/3

  3. 4/7

  4. 5/7

  5. 6/7

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Add 5 to each fraction: 3/4 becomes 8/9 (+0.111), 2/3 becomes 7/8 (+0.125), 4/7 becomes 9/12 (+0.071), 5/7 becomes 10/12 (+0.119), 6/7 becomes 11/12 (+0.048). Maximum change is for 2/3.