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GIVEN-
Fraction 1 = 1/4
Fraction 2 = 1/3
TO FIND-
Comparison between the 2 fractions.
SOLUTION-
From the given information, we observe that-
The denominators of both the fractions are different i.e. 4 & 3.
Hence, find the LCM of 4 & 3 i.e. 12.
We make the denominators equal to 12 as-
Fraction 1 = 1/4 = 1*3 / 4*3 = 3/12 ...................................... (Multiplying numerator and denominator by 3)
Fraction 2 = 1/3 = 1*4 / 3*4 = 4/12 ...................................... (Multiplying numerator and denominator by 4)
Now, the denominators are same, we compare the numerators as-
        3 < 4
∴ 3/12 < 4/12
∴   1/4 < 1/3
FINAL ANSWER-
Option 'a' i.e. '<' is the correct answer to the given question.