Lucy is asked to choose , , and to be the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4, in some order, so as to make thevalue of as small as possible.
What is the smallest value Lucy can achieve in this way?
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\frac{7}{12}
\frac{2}{3}
\frac{3}{4}
\frac{5}{6}
\frac{11}{12}
Select an option, then submit.
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