Question

how do I know that 5/12 is less than 1/2 ?

Answer 1

6/12 = 1/2, therefore 5/12 < 1/2

Answer 2

long divison

Answer 3

or use calculator

Answer 4

but how do I know

Answer 5

Do you know the least common denominator?

Answer 6

no

Answer 7

decimal values?

Answer 8

Okay so start with 1/2
The denominator (bottom) is 2
Multiply top and bottom of 5/12 by 2 and get 10/24

Now start with 5/12
The denominator is 12
Multiply top and bottom of 1/2 by 12 and get 12/24

10/24 < 12/24

Answer 9

Once the denominator is the same, then the numerator will determine which is bigger.

Answer 10

1/2 = 0.500, 5/12 = 0.416667

Answer 11

ohhhhhhhhhhhhh ok thanks SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!