Question

which of the following is the most appropriate strategy to explain that 1/4 is less than 1/3​

Answer 1

This is the most appropriate strategy to explain.

Step-by-step explanation:

We have,

$\dfrac{1}{4}$ and $\dfrac{1}{3}$

Prove that $\dfrac{1}{4} <\dfrac{1}{3}$

Already the given number wiyh positive denominator.

LCM of 3 and 4 = 12

∴ $\dfrac{1}{4}$ and $\dfrac{1}{3}$

$\dfrac{1\times 3}{4\times 3}$ and $\dfrac{1\times 4 }{3\times 4}$

$\dfrac{3}{12}$ and $\dfrac{4}{12}$

If the donominator is same, the smaller number is numerator is smaller.

Clearlly, $\dfrac{1}{4}>\dfrac{1}{3}$

Hence, this is the most appropriate strategy to explain.