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14 February, 02:09

David and Rob each got the same-size pack of crackers. David

ate 3/6 of his crackers. Rob ate 3/4 of his crackers. Who ate more of

his crackers? Compare the fractions using a symbol.

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  1. 14 February, 02:28
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    Answer: Rob ate more crackers.

    Symbol answer: 6/12 < 9/12

    Step-by-Step explanation:

    Common knowledge: Anytime you have the same numerator, with a different denominator, the one with the bigger denominator is always smaller. For example, if had a pizza with 6 slices and a pizza with 4 slices, the one with 6 slices and smaller and the one with 4 slices and bigger. Even though 6>4 that mindset has to change when thinking about a problem like this.

    Another explanation:

    If you still don't get it, simply find a common denominator, so we'll choose 12. Take 3/6 and multiply that by 2/2 so you get 6/12 and then take 3/4 and multiply that by 3/3 on both the (numerator and denominator) and that equals 9/12.

    So now you have the expression: 6/12<9/12.
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