Question
Hannah sliced a pie into 12 equal pieces.Hannah and her brothers ate 3 of the 12 slices.
What fraction of the pie was NOT eaten?
A.1/3
B.1/4
C.2/3
D.3/4
We did this one together in class and my teacher said it was D
Explain?
I know its not B cause 3/12=1/4
What fraction of the pie was NOT eaten?
A.1/3
B.1/4
C.2/3
D.3/4
We did this one together in class and my teacher said it was D
Explain?
I know its not B cause 3/12=1/4
Answers
Ms. Sue
12 - 3 = 9 pieces they didn't eat
9/12
Divide the numerator and the denominator by 3
9/12 = 3/4
Another way to figure it out is subtract 12/12 - 3/12 = 9/12 = 3/4
9/12
Divide the numerator and the denominator by 3
9/12 = 3/4
Another way to figure it out is subtract 12/12 - 3/12 = 9/12 = 3/4
Colton
Thanks Ms. Sue!
Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Colton.