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Question

The fraction of area model A is 412 . The fraction of area model B is 39 . Compare the two fractions and write an equation or inequality to show how the two fractions are related. Use <, >, or =.

Two rectangles are shown. The left rectangle is divided into 12 equal parts and arranged in 3 rows of 4 cells each. 4 of these cells are colored yellow. The right rectangle is divided into 9 equal parts and arranged in 3 rows of 3 cells each. 3 of these cells are colored yellow.

(2 points)

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Answer 1

The fraction of area model A is 4/12 = 1/3.

The fraction of area model B is 3/9 = 1/3.

Since both fractions equal 1/3, the equation to show how the two fractions are related is:

1/3 = 1/3

Therefore, the two fractions are equal.