compare 4/5 and 1/2 divide the models so they have the same number of parts

Answer 1

To compare fractions of 4/5 and 1/2, we need to find a common denominator for both fractions. In this case, the least common denominator (LCD) is 10.

We will first divide model for 4/5 into 10 equal parts:

4/5 = 8/10 (divided into 10 equal parts)

Next, we will divide the model for 1/2 into 10 equal parts:

1/2 = 5/10 (divided into 10 equal parts)

Now, we can compare the two fractions on a model divided into the same number of parts.

4/5 = 8/10
1/2 = 5/10

Since 8/10 is greater than 5/10, we can say that 4/5 is greater than 1/2.

Answer 2

now compare 1/4 and 2/3

Answer 3

To compare fractions 1/4 and 2/3, we need to find a common denominator. The least common denominator (LCD) for 1/4 and 2/3 is 12.

We will divide the model for 1/4 into 12 equal parts:

1/4 = 3/12 (divided into 12 equal parts)

Next, we will divide the model for 2/3 into 12 equal parts:

2/3 = 8/12 (divided into 12 equal parts)

Now, we can compare the two fractions on a model divided into the same number of parts.

1/4 = 3/12
2/3 = 8/12

Since 8/12 is greater than 3/12, we can say that 2/3 is greater than 1/4.