Question

which fraction is less than \\(\frac{2}{4}\\)? \\(\frac{3}{12}\\) \\(\frac{6}{12}\\) \\(\frac{10}{12}\\) \\(\frac{8}{12}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify $\frac{2}{4}$

Simplify $\frac{2}{4}$ to $\frac{1}{2}$, and then convert it to twelfths: $\frac{1}{2}=\frac{6}{12}$.

Step2: Compare each fraction

• For $\frac{3}{12}$: Since $3 < 6$, $\frac{3}{12}<\frac{6}{12}$ (which is $\frac{2}{4}$).
• For $\frac{6}{12}$: $\frac{6}{12}=\frac{6}{12}$, so it's not less.
• For $\frac{10}{12}$: $10 > 6$, so $\frac{10}{12}>\frac{6}{12}$.
• For $\frac{8}{12}$: $8 > 6$, so $\frac{8}{12}>\frac{6}{12}$.

Answer:

$\frac{3}{12}$