Which sign makes the statement true? 1/4 ? 1/2 − 1/4 Choices: (A)> (B)< (C)=

Simplify Expression: Step 1: Simplify the expression on the right side of the question mark. 1/2 - 1/4 needs to be calculated. Convert 1/2 to 2/4 so we have common denominators. 2/4 - 1/4 = 1/4 Compare Simplified Expressions: Step 2: Compare the simplified expression with the left side. We have 1/4 ? 1/4. Since both sides are equal, the correct sign is ＂=＂

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Inequalities with addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers

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Q. Which sign makes the statement true?

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\frac{1}{4}

\text{?}

\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{4}

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Choices:

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(A)

>

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(B)

<

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(C)

=

Simplify Expression: Step $1$ : Simplify the expression on the right side of the question mark. $\newline$ $\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{4}$ needs to be calculated. $\newline$ Convert $\frac{1}{2}$ to $\frac{2}{4}$ so we have common denominators. $\newline$ $\frac{2}{4} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{4}$
Compare Simplified Expressions: Step $2$ : Compare the simplified expression with the left side. $\newline$ We have $\frac{1}{4} ? \frac{1}{4}$ . $\newline$ Since both sides are equal, the correct sign is ＂ $=$ ＂