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“Fewer” is used with countable nouns, while “less than” is used for uncountable quantities and expressions of time, money, or distance.
This video explains when and how to use each one with clarity and examples.

Key Rule
Fewer → used with countable plural nouns

Less Than → used with uncountable nouns or when referring to time, money, or measurement Examples
Fewer

There were fewer errors in the second draft.

Fewer people showed up than expected.

She eats fewer sweets now.

Less Than

We have less than an hour left.

It costs less than 500 rupees.

The package weighs less than 2 kg.

Usage Tips
Use “fewer” when you can count the items (books, apples, people)

Use “less than” for uncountables or when using numbers, time, or money

In informal use, “less” is often used even with countables — but it's not strictly correct in formal writing