Use the area models to answer the question.
The fraction of the area model A is 4/12. The fraction of area model B is 3/9. Compare the two fractions and write an equation or inequality to show how the two fractions are related use <,> or =
To compare the two fractions, we need to make them have the same denominator.
4/12 can be simplified to 1/3 (by dividing numerator and denominator by 4).
3/9 can be simplified to 1/3 (by dividing numerator and denominator by 3).
So, both fractions are equal:
1/3 = 1/3
Therefore, the equation to show how the two fractions are related is:
4/12 = 3/9
or
1/3 = 1/3
Both fractions are equal.