Question

graph \\(\frac{1}{12}\\), \\(\frac{1}{2}\\), and \\(\frac{1}{4}\\) on the number line.

put the fractions in order from greatest to least.
\\(\frac{1}{12}\\) \\(\frac{1}{2}\\) \\(\frac{1}{4}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall fraction comparison rule

For fractions with the same numerator, the larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction. So we compare the denominators of \(\frac{1}{12}\), \(\frac{1}{2}\), and \(\frac{1}{4}\).

Step2: Compare denominators

The denominators are 12, 2, and 4. We know that \(2 < 4 < 12\).

Step3: Determine fraction size

Using the rule from Step 1, since the numerators are all 1, the fraction with the smallest denominator is the largest, and the fraction with the largest denominator is the smallest. So \(\frac{1}{2}>\frac{1}{4}>\frac{1}{12}\).

Answer:

\(\frac{1}{2}\), \(\frac{1}{4}\), \(\frac{1}{12}\)