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Why is 4/8 bigger than 5/12

User IAmInPLS
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Half of 8 is 4(4/8) And half of 12 is 6(6/12) So 5<6 5is smaller so it is smaller than 6/12
User Lisset
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because if you looks at a fraction bar, 12 is smaller with 5 pieces. But 8 is bigger
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