Question

$\frac{1}{4}$ is smaller than $\frac{1}{2}$

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Identify the smaller fraction

We have, $\frac{1}{4}$ and $\frac{1}{2}$

To check whether $\frac{1}{4}$ is smaller or not, We will first make the denominators of both fractions same.

So, $\frac{1}{4}=\frac{1\times 1}{4\times 1}=\frac{1}{4}$ and $\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1\times 2}{2\times 2}=\frac{2}{4}$

Now, both the denominators are same. So we will compare the numerators.

Because $2>1$. So, $\frac{2}{4}>\frac{1}{4}$

Or we can say that $\frac{1}{2}>\frac{1}{4}$.

Hence, given statement $\frac{1}{4}$ is smaller number is true.