Equivalent Fractions

Henrietta made four chocolate cakes, all the same size, and cut each cake into a different number of equally-sized parts. She delivered them to four of her neighbors, and a few days later, went back to pick up her pans. This image shows the four cakes, and the shaded portions represent how much was left of each cake.

Question 1
Which statement best compares the four fraction models shown?
Responses
A The models are divided differently, so the fractions cannot be compared.The models are divided differently, so the fractions cannot be compared.
B The more total parts the model has, the bigger the fraction it represents.The more total parts the model has, the bigger the fraction it represents.
C The more shaded parts the model has, the bigger the fraction it represents.The more shaded parts the model has, the bigger the fraction it represents.
D The shaded parts of all four models represent fractions of the same size.
The shaded parts of all four models represent fractions of the same size.
Question 2
Which comparison correctly represents the values of the fractions shown?
Responses
A

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1 2 = 2 4 = 4 8 = 6 12
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1 2 > 2 4 > 4 8 > 6 12
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1 2 < 2 4 < 4 8 < 6 12
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1 answer

1 2 = 2 4 > 4 8 = 6 12