Question

Compare these two fractions ​

Answer 1

5/12 is greater than 4/6

Explanation:

using the butterfly method, multiplying 12 x 4 = 48

and 6x5=30 48 is more than 30

48 Stands for 5/12

30 stands for 4/6

Answer 2

4/6 is more than 5/12

Explanation:

First, set the denominators of the fractions equal to eachother to make it easier to compare. mulitiply 6 and 4 by 2 so that the denominator now equals 12, and you have the new fractions 5/12 and 8/12. Since 8/12 is more than 5/12, 4/6 is more than 5/12.