When comparing fractions, it’s important to understand their values. Let’s compare 1/4 and 1/2.
First, let’s convert these fractions to have the same denominator. The denominators here are 4 and 2. The least common denominator (LCD) for 4 and 2 is 4.
Now, convert 1/2 to a fraction with a denominator of 4:
1/2 = 2/4
Now we have:
1/4 and 2/4
Since 1 is less than 2, 1/4 is less than 2/4. Therefore, 1/4 is less than 1/2.
In summary, 1/4 is less than 1/2.