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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-04-08

Which is greater: [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] or [tex]\frac{3}{4}[/tex]?

Asked by Anonymous

Answer (3)

If we are to compare which among the given fractions is smaller, we first determine the decimal equivalent of each. If we are to solve for those, we determine that 3/4 is equal to 0.75 and 1/4 is equal to 0.25. This is done by dividing the numerator by the denominator. Comparing 0.75 and 0.25, we can conclude that 0.75 or 3/4 is greater compared to 0.25 or 1/4.

Answered by Kalahira | 2024-06-25

When comparing fractions, if the denominators are the same, the fraction with the larger numerator is greater. In the comparison between 1/4 and 3/4, the denominators are both 4, making them easy to compare directly. Since 3 is larger than 1, 3/4 is greater than 1/4. Let's visualize this using the example of a pie: if you divide a pie into 4 equal parts, 1/4 would be one part and 3/4 would be three parts. Clearly, having three parts gives you more pie than just one part.

Answered by qwseagreen | 2024-06-26

The fraction 4 3 ​ is greater than 4 1 ​ because its decimal equivalent is 0.75, which is larger than 0.25. Therefore, ( \frac{3}{4} > \frac{1}{4} .
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Answered by Kalahira | 2024-09-03