Fia needs 3/4 of acup of brown sugar. She only has 1/3-cup measuring cup and 1/8-cup measuring cup. which should she use and why?
She could use the 1/8 cup. 3/4 = 6/8 and is easily divisible by 1/8.
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1/8 is the best to use because instead 9/4. You should divide 3/4 divided by 8/1 makes 6 full cup.
3/3x6/6=32
Fia should use 1/8of a cup because 3/4=6/8 and is divisible by 1/8
To determine which measuring cup Fia should use, we need to compare their measurements to the required 3/4-cup of brown sugar.
Let's start by finding the common denominator for 3/4, 1/3, and 1/8. The least common denominator is 24.
Converting the fractions to their equivalent values in 24ths:
- 3/4 = 18/24
- 1/3 = 8/24
- 1/8 = 3/24
Now, comparing the measurements:
- 18/24 (3/4) > 8/24 (1/3)
- 18/24 (3/4) > 3/24 (1/8)
So, Fia should use the measuring cup that equals 3/4, which is 18/24 or the 1/3-cup measuring cup. Using the 1/3-cup measuring cup will provide the closest amount to the required 3/4-cup of brown sugar.