How can you explain that 1/2 is larger than 1/4?

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Lindsey Calhoun

1 June, 00:32

How can you explain that 1/2 is larger than 1/4?

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Paityn Montoya · Answer 1

1/2 is bigger

Step-by-step explanation

1/2 means it was split in 2 pieces

1/4 means it was split in four pieces

Ali Shea · Answer 2

Answer: The smaller the fraction the bigger it is.

Step-by-step explanation: OK lets say that a pizza is 12 slices if you get half the pizza you get six slices, but if you get one fourth of a pizza you onlt get 3 slices.