Which of the following fractions is nearest to 1/2 1) 3/5 2)12/25 3)27/50
You must show all your working.

12/25

Step-by-step explanation:

1/2 = 25/50

1) 3/5 = 30/50

2) 12/25 = 24/50  (closest to 25/50)

3) 27/50

the line of

b) 1/3 * 1/5

step-by-step explanation:

each smallest part is 1/15 since the written one is 1/5 and it's divided by 3 equal parts. (1/5 )/3 = 1/15 = 1/3 * 1/5