Asked by Jaycee

A pet store sells a fish bowl that holds 6/8 gallon of water. It also sells a smaller fish bowl. Which amount of water is less than 6/8 gallon?

A. 3/4gal
B. 4/5gal
C. 7/9gal
D. 6/10gal
Answered by Jaycee
I think its D but I'm not sure cause I don't get how to find which one is smaller than 6/8
Answered by Ms. Sue
Convert them to fractions with a common denominator.


135/180, 144/180, 140/180, 108/180

6/8 = 3/4 = 135/180

You're right. D. is the answer.

http://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/math/lcd.php

We could also change these fractions to decimals.
Answered by Jaycee
How do you make a fraction sign? Is it /
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes.

/ means a fraction and division.

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