SOLUTION: Which of the following fractions is closest in value to the decimal 0.40 ? 1/3 4/7 3/8 5/9 1/2

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Question 1116489: Which of the following fractions is closest in value to the decimal 0.40 ?
1/3
4/7
3/8
5/9
1/2
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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One way is to use the decimal equivalents to the different given fractions. 
1/3                0.333333333
 4/7               0.57142857
 3/8               0.375
 5/9               0.55555555
 1/2               0.5

Which of this is the smallest DIFFERENCE from 0.4 ?