Question

Austin said i know 1-4 is less than 1-2] so that means 3-12 is less than 1-2 dies aystin reasoning make sense? Explain

Answer 1

Austin is correct.

Explanation:

The question is about the comparison of the fractions. We have given that:

`(1)/(4) < (1)/(2)`

And Austin thinks that

`(3)/(12) < (1)/(2)`

We don't need any calculation for the solution. By a simple reduction, we find that:

`(3)/(12) = (1)/(4)`

And we come to the same conclusion that:

`(1)/(4) < (1)/(2)`

Austin's reasoning is correct.