Question

Which of these fractions are greater than 1/2?
A) 3/4
B) 1/3
C) 1/4
D) 1/5

Answer 1

To determine which of the fractions are greater than 1/2, compare each fraction to 1/2. The fraction greater than 1/2 is 3/4.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine which of the fractions are greater than 1/2, we need to compare each fraction to 1/2.

Comparing each fraction to 1/2, we find that:

• A) 3/4: Three-fourths is greater than one-half because three-fourths represents more than half of a whole.
• B) 1/3: One-third is less than one-half because one-third represents less than half of a whole.
• C) 1/4: One-fourth is less than one-half because one-fourth represents less than half of a whole.
• D) 1/5: One-fifth is less than one-half because one-fifth represents less than half of a whole.

Therefore, the fraction greater than 1/2 is A) 3/4.