$$ \frac{3}{11} $$ or $$ \frac{12}{44} ? $$

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To determine which fraction is greater, we can compare $$ \frac{3}{11} $$ and $$ \frac{12}{44} $$.

First, we can simplify $$ \frac{12}{44} $$:

1. Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12 and 44. The GCD is 4.
2. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:

$$
\frac{12 \div 4}{44 \div 4} = \frac{3}{11}
$$

Now we see that:

$$
\frac{12}{44} = \frac{3}{11}
$$

Since both fractions are equal, we conclude that:

$$
\frac{3}{11} = \frac{12}{44}
$$

Thus, neither fraction is greater; they are equal.
Both fractions are equal: $$ \frac{3}{11} = \frac{12}{44} $$.

\( \frac{3}{11} \) or \( \frac{12}{44} ? \)