Which is greater 1/4 or 6/12

6/12 is greater than 1/4

The larger the numerator, the larger the fraction

First you want to see if you can simplify your fractions.

For example, 6/12 = 1/2

Now I usually think of fractions as money!

for example 1/4 is one quarter out of 4

which is also 25/100

which is 25%

1/2 is 50%

which is 50/100

which is 50 cents out of 1 dollar as well!

1/4 is 25%

1/2 is 50%

1/2 is greater