Compare Fractions and Decimals: Find the Correct Sign for 1/2 ? 0.25

Choose the appropriate sign (?):

$\frac{1}{2}?0.25$

To compare $\frac{1}{2}$ with 0.25, we will first convert the fraction to a decimal.

Step 1: Convert $\frac{1}{2}$ to a decimal:

To do this, divide 1 by 2:

Thus, $\frac{1}{2}$ is equivalent to 0.5 when expressed as a decimal.

Step 2: Compare the decimal values:

Now, we clearly see that 0.5 (from $\frac{1}{2}$) is greater than 0.25.

Therefore, the appropriate sign for the expression $\frac{1}{2} ? 0.25$ is $\gt$.