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Which of the numbers 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 when placed as a denominator in the fraction 17/?, gives a result closest to 2 1/2

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  1. 21 June, 21:01
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    If we try all the numbers then we'll have:

    17/4 = 4.25

    17/5 = 3.4

    17/6 = 2.83

    17/7 = 2.42

    17/8 = 2.12

    the closest number to 2 1/2 would be 2.12

    which is 17/8.
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