Question

Explain how to how to find which is greater: 1/4 of 12 or 1/3 of 12

Answer 1

Answer: multiply the number by its fraction.

Explanation:

1/4 x 12 = 12/4 = 3

1/3 x 12 = 12/3 = 4

Answer 2

To find 1/4 of 12 you would divide 12 by 4 to get 3. To find 1/3 of 12 you would divide it by 3 to get 4. 4 is greater than 3 so therefore 1/3 is greater.