Closer to one
Here are two sums: A=1/2 + 1/3 and B=1/5 + 1/3.
Which of the two sums is closer in value to 1?
You must show your work and state clearly whether the answer is A or B.
Which of the two sums is closer in value to 1?
You must show your work and state clearly whether the answer is A or B.
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