Question

which ratio is greater 1/2:1/3 and 1/3:1/4

Answer 1

let us solve first ratio
1/2:1/3
now,cross multiplication
3:2



now second one
1/3:1/4
now cross mmultiplication
4:3




now putting both ratio together
3:2 and 4:3

now cross multiplication
9:8

hence 9 is greater

so,1/2:1/3 is greater

so