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By converting to a common denominator (convert 1/2 to twelfths), and comparing.
Because 5 is less than half of 12.
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∙ 13y agoBy converting to a common denominator (convert 1/2 to twelvths), and comparing.
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How do you know that five twelfths is less than one and half?
Well a saying goes for any fraction, The bigger the denominator (# on the bottom of the bar) the smaller the piece.
Is five twelfths less than two thirds?
yes
what is bigger three twelfths or one half?
Three twelfths is equivalent to one fourth, and one half is also equivalent to two fourths. Therefore, one half is bigger than three twelfths.
Is three twelfths bigger than a half?
no. half of twelve is six and three is less than six. 6/12=1/2
Is five sevenths less than one half?
No it is more then one half.
Is five twelfths less or greater than one half?
!less by one twelfth
Is five twelfths less than one half?
Well, one half equals six twelfths. You figure it out from there.
How do you know that five twelfths is less than one and half?
Well a saying goes for any fraction, The bigger the denominator (# on the bottom of the bar) the smaller the piece.
Is seven twelfths less than one half?
no
Is Three eigths greater less or equal to five twelfths?
less
Is five twelfths less than two thirds?
yes
Is seven twelfths greater than or less than five sixths?
less than
Is six twelfths less than half a gallon?
No, they're the same
Is three twelves less than a half?
Yes, because six twelfths would a half.
Is five twelfths greater than or less than one fourths?
Yes
what is bigger three twelfths or one half?
Three twelfths is equivalent to one fourth, and one half is also equivalent to two fourths. Therefore, one half is bigger than three twelfths.
Is three twelfths bigger than a half?
no. half of twelve is six and three is less than six. 6/12=1/2
