Question

who is the larger number 1/12 or 1/1 4​

Answer 1

Answer:

1/12 is the larger number.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,

1

4

=

1 × 3

4 × 3

=

3

12

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,

1

12

=

1 × 1

12 × 1

=

1

12

Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction

3

12

>

1

12

or

1

4

>

1

12