Question

Is 19/72 greater than 1/4

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{1}{4} = \frac{1 \times 18}{4 \times 18} = \frac{18}{72} \\ \because \: 19 > 18 \\ \therefore \: \frac{19}{72} > \frac{1}{4}$

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

Converting in the same denominator:

19/72

1/4 = 18/72

Since 19 > 18

19/72 > 18/72

Hence

19/72 > 1/4