choose two pairs of fractions from the following list.use pictures,numbers and/or words to find two ways to show which fraction is greater and explain how you know.,1/3 and1/4, 1/2and3/4 ,5/8and7/10 ,3/2and4/3 ,9/5an7/4 ,2/3and5/6 ,1/8and2/10 3/4and4/5
1/2 and 3/4
Draw a pizza. Divide into 4 equal parts. Draw slash marks (/) on half the pizza. Draw x's on another 1/4 of the pizza. This site will help you.
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Order from least to greatest 1/2, 9/19, and 8/15
To determine which fraction is greater, we can use two methods: comparing the numerators and denominators, and converting the fractions to decimal form.
1) Comparing the Numerators and Denominators:
Let's take the first pair of fractions: 1/3 and 1/4.
- Numerator: The numerator represents the number of parts we have.
In this case, both fractions have a numerator of 1. So, the numerators are equal.
- Denominator: The denominator represents the total number of equal parts.
Here, the denominator of 1/3 is 3, while the denominator of 1/4 is 4.
Since 4 is greater than 3, the fraction 1/4 represents a smaller part compared to 1/3. Therefore, we can conclude that 1/3 is greater than 1/4.
2) Converting Fractions to Decimal Form:
We can convert the fractions into decimal form to compare them.
- 1/3 ≈ 0.333
- 1/4 ≈ 0.25
Comparing the decimals, we can see that 0.333 is greater than 0.25. Therefore, 1/3 is greater than 1/4.
Now, let's choose another pair of fractions: 3/2 and 4/3.
- Numerator: 3/2 has a numerator of 3, while 4/3 has a numerator of 4. Since 4 is greater than 3, the fraction 4/3 has a larger numerator.
- Denominator: Both fractions have a denominator of 2 and 3. Since 3 is greater than 2, the fraction 4/3 represents more parts compared to 3/2. Therefore, we can conclude that 4/3 is greater than 3/2.
By comparing the numerators and denominators, as well as converting the fractions to decimal form, we can determine which fraction is greater.