Which fraction is less? Choices: (A)1/4 (B)1/3

Find Common Denominator: Compare the fractions by finding a common denominator. Common denominator for 1/4 and 1/3 is 12. Convert each fraction: 1/4 = 3/12, 1/3 = 4/12. Convert and Compare Fractions: Compare the numerators of the converted fractions. Since 3/12 (from 1/4) is less than 4/12 (from 1/3), 1/4 is the smaller fraction.

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Which fraction is less? $\newline$ Choices: $\newline$ (A) $\frac{1}{4}$ $\newline$ (B) $\frac{1}{3}$

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Q. Which fraction is less?

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Choices:

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(A)

\frac{1}{4}

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(B)

\frac{1}{3}

Find Common Denominator: Compare the fractions by finding a common denominator. Common denominator for $\frac{1}{4}$ and $\frac{1}{3}$ is $12$ . Convert each fraction: $\newline$ $\frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{12}$ , $\newline$ $\frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{12}$ .
Convert and Compare Fractions: Compare the numerators of the converted fractions. Since $\frac{3}{12}$ (from $\frac{1}{4}$ ) is less than $\frac{4}{12}$ (from $\frac{1}{3}$ ), $\frac{1}{4}$ is the smaller fraction.