The model represents the fraction \( \frac{3}{8} \) since 3 out of 8 parts of the circle are shaded. We need to compare \( \frac{3}{8} \) with each of the given options:
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One-fourth: \[ \frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{8} \] (which is less than \( \frac{3}{8} \))
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\( \frac{7}{16} \): To compare \( \frac{7}{16} \) with \( \frac{3}{8} \), we can convert \( \frac{3}{8} \) to sixteenths: \[ \frac{3}{8} = \frac{6}{16} \] (which is less than \( \frac{7}{16} \))
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One-eighth: \[ \frac{1}{8} = \frac{1}{8} \] (which is also less than \( \frac{3}{8} \))
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\( \frac{3}{16} \): \[ \frac{3}{16} \] (which is less than \( \frac{3}{8} = \frac{6}{16} \))
Among the provided fractions, the only one that is greater than \( \frac{3}{8} \) is \( \frac{7}{16} \).
Thus, the answer is: StartFraction 7 over 16 EndFraction.