Answer:
One-fourth equals three-twelfths
Explanation:
From the above question:
The fractions
One-fourth
: A fraction bar divided into 4 parts. 1 is shaded.
One-half
A fraction bar divided into 2 parts. 1 is shaded
Three-twelfths:
A fraction bar divided into 12 parts. 3 are shaded.
Which is a correct comparison of these fractions?
Comparing the options
a) One-fourth equals three-twelfths
= 1/4 = 3/12
Divide numerator and denominator by 3
= 3 ÷ 3 /12 ÷ 3
= 1/4
Option a is correct
b) One-half is less than three-twelfths
1/2 < 3/12
This statement above is wrong.
One half is greater than three twelfths
1/2 is > 3/12
1/2 > 1/4
c) One-fourth is greater than one-half
1/4> 1/2
This statement above is wrong.
1/2 is greater than 1/4
d) Three-twelfths is greater than one-fourth
This is statement is wrong. Three -twelfths is equal to one - fourths
The correct comparison of these fractions is One-fourth equals three-twelfths.