Compare 1 over 5 and 1 over 4

1/4 is greater than 1/5

Step-by-step explanation:

The simplest way to look at this is to make a model.

The colored part in the one on the left looks smaller than the colored part in the one on the right.

(Left=1/5)

(Right=1/4)

Another way to look at it is to convert it into percents/decimals. These fractions are easy so we’ll go with percents for this one.

1/5 = 20%

1/4=25%

Which is greater? 25 or 20? Obviously 25. That’s another reason why 1/4 is greater than 1/5.

You can also make the denominators common and compare the numerators.

1/5 = 4/20

1/4 = 5/20

Comparing the numerators, 5 is greater than 4, so again, 1/4 is greater than 1/5.

Hope this helps!!

a. is correct

the answer is b