Question

which is the smallest number out of the following numbers that should be added to the denominator of the fraction 12/5 , so that it becomes a proper fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

8 is the smallest no.

Step-by-step explanation:

proper fraction is a fraction that is less than one, with the numerator less than the denominator.

Let x be the smallest no. to be added to denominator of 12/5 to get proper fraction.

12/(5+x)>1

12< 5+x

7< x

x >7

x= 8 is the smallest no to be added to the denominator of 12/5 to get a proper fraction.

12/(5+8)= 12/13 is proper fraction as 12<13( numerator <denominator)

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