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Is 3/4 = 9/12 greater or less than 1/2

User Camille
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Answer:

Greater

Explanation:

It is greater than 1/2 because when you divide the fractions you get- 1/2 = 0.5, 3/4 = 0.75 And this makes it greater.

User Porlicus
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Answer:

greater than

Explanation:

To compare 3/4 to 1/2, let's convert 1/2 so that it has a denominator of 4. This would then be 2/4. Because 3 > 2, 3/4 > 2/4 which means 3/4 > 1/2.