ann uses three 1/4 size strips to model 3/4. She wants to use 1/8 size strips to model an equivalent fraction. how many 1/8 size strips will she need?
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To find out how many 1/8 size strips Ann needs to model an equivalent fraction, we need to compare the sizes of the strips.
First, let's compare the sizes of the original strips and the strips she wants to use.
The original strips are 1/4 in size, and Ann uses three of them to model 3/4. So, 3/4 is represented by 3 strips that are each 1/4 in size.
To make an equivalent fraction using 1/8 size strips, we need to find out how many of the smaller strips can fit into the larger strip.
To do this, we can divide the size of the larger strip (1/4) by the size of the smaller strip (1/8):
(1/4) ÷ (1/8)
To divide fractions, we can use the reciprocal rule. This means we keep the first fraction the same and then multiply it by the reciprocal of the second fraction:
(1/4) * (8/1)
Multiplying the numerators and denominators gives us:
8/4
Simplifying this fraction, we get:
2/1
So, Ann needs 2 of the 1/8 size strips to model an equivalent fraction.
Equivalent fraction = 6/8.
(6/8)/(1/8) = 6/8 * 8/1 = 6 Strips.