Question

Which statement compares the fractions three fourths and four twelfths correctly?

A. three fourths < four twelfths
B. three fourths = four twelfths
C. four twelfths > three fourths
D. three fourths > four twelfths

Answer 1

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Answer 2

D

Explanation:

`(3)/(4)`
`(4)/(12)` To compare you can use a common denominator. In this case, that would be 12

`(3)/(4)` x
`(3)/(3)` =
`(9)/(12)` Now we can compare

`(9)/(12)` >
`(4)/(12)` so,

`(3)/(4)` >
`(4)/(12)`

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