Question

Is 4/12 greater than 4/6

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{4}{12}$ is not greater than $\frac{4}{6}$

Explanation:

The easiest way to compare fractions is by having a common denominator in both fractions.

This way, we will simply compare numerators

Now, the given fractions are $\frac{4}{12}$ and $\frac{4}{6}$

We can make the denominator in the second one 12 by multiplying it by 2.

However, to preserve the value of the fraction, we will need to multiply it by $\frac{2}{2}$ not only 2.

Doing this, we will have:

$\frac{4}{6}$ * $\frac{2}{2}$ = $\frac{8}{12}$

Now, the two fractions became $\frac{4}{12}$ and $\frac{8}{12}$

Since the denominator is the same, we will simply compare the numerators.

Since 8 is greater than 4, this means that $\frac{8}{12}$ is greater than $\frac{4}{12}$

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

4/12 is not greater than 4/6.
You can determine this by finding the least common denominator, which would be 12. Since 4/12 is already converted, you would only have to change 4/6. 
4 x 2 = 8
6 x 2 = 12 (common denominator)
The new fraction would be 8/12.
4/12 is less than 8/12.
Hope this helped :)