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Question
Casey colored the fraction model below.
Which fractions name the green part of the model?
Select all that apply.

A rectangle divided into 12 equal parts is shown. Eight of the parts are shaded green.

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Responses

13

1 3

26

2 6

23

2 3

34

3 4

46

4 6
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1 answer

To determine which fractions name the green part of the model, we first note that there are 12 equal parts in total and 8 of those parts are shaded green. Therefore, the fraction representing the green part is:

\[ \frac{8}{12} \]

To find the equivalent fractions of \(\frac{8}{12}\), we can simplify it. Dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 4 gives:

\[ \frac{8 \div 4}{12 \div 4} = \frac{2}{3} \]

Now, let's check the options provided to see which ones represent \(\frac{8}{12}\) or its equivalent.

  1. \( \frac{1}{3} \) → Not equivalent
  2. \( 1 \frac{3}{6} \) → Not equivalent
  3. \( \frac{2}{6} \) → Not equivalent
  4. \( \frac{2}{3} \) → Equivalent (this is correct)
  5. \( \frac{3}{4} \) → Not equivalent
  6. \( \frac{4}{6} \) → Let's simplify: \(\frac{4 \div 2}{6 \div 2} = \frac{2}{3}\) → Equivalent (this is correct)

Thus, the fractions that name the green part of the model are:

  • \( \frac{2}{3} \)
  • \( \frac{4}{6} \)

You should select:

  • \( \frac{2}{3} \)
  • \( \frac{4}{6} \)