Which of the following fractions is less than 7/8 and greater than 1/3?
Which of the following fractions is less than 7/8 and greater than 1/3?
Explanation
To find the fraction that is less than 7/8 and greater than 1/3, we need to compare the given options:
- Convert all fractions to equivalent decimals:
- 7/8 = 0.875
- 1/3 = 0.333
- 17/24 = 0.708
- 1/4 = 0.25
- 23/24 = 0.958
- 11/12 = 0.917
- Identify the fraction that falls between 0.333 and 0.875:
- 17/24 = 0.708 (this is the only fraction that meets the condition)
So, the correct answer is: 17/24