Tomas can compare

Question

3
8
to
3
4
without using fraction strips.
He says that a whole divided into 8 equal parts will have larger parts than the same whole divided into 4 equal parts.
Three larger parts must be greater than 3 smaller parts, so
3
8
is greater than
3
4
.
Is Tomas correct? Select the best answer.

A.
Yes, 8 is greater than 4, so
3
8
is greater than
3
4
.

B.
No, the fractions are equal.

C.
No, 1 of 8 equal parts is less than 1 of 4 equal parts of the same whole.

D.
No, you cannot compare fractions with different denominators.

Answer 1

A. Yes, 8 is greater than 4, so 3/8 is greater than 3/4.