\begin{tabular}{|c|c}\hline \( 4 / \) & Fractions \\ \hline Is this fraction greater \\ than, less than, or equal \\ to \( 1 / 2 \) ? \\ \( \frac{6}{12} \)\end{tabular}

Did you know that fractions can be compared by finding a common denominator? In this case, both \( \frac{6}{12} \) and \( \frac{1}{2} \) can be compared by converting \( \frac{1}{2} \) into a fraction with a denominator of 12. When we rewrite \( \frac{1}{2} \) as \( \frac{6}{12} \), we see that they are equal! Another fun fact about fractions is that simplifying them can make comparisons easier. For instance, \( \frac{6}{12} \) simplifies to \( \frac{1}{2} \). So instead of worrying about how they compare, remember that understanding the simplest form of a fraction can help clarify relationships between numbers!