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After adding 5 to both numerator and denominator of the following fractions, arrange them in ascending order of the magnitude of change in their values.

A. 23\frac{2}{3}

B. 34\frac{3}{4}

C. 45\frac{4}{5}

D. 56\frac{5}{6}

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3
OptionFractionAfter Adding 5Original ValueNew ValueDifference
A

23\frac{2}{3}

78\frac{7}{8}

0.6670.8750.208
B

34\frac{3}{4}

89\frac{8}{9}

0.7500.8880.138
C

45\frac{4}{5}

910\frac{9}{10}

0.8000.9000.100

From the above table, we know C<B<AC < B < A, thus Option 3 is the unique solution.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3

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