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Salable342

Salable342

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Fractions?

In fractions, is 1/3 greater or less than 1/5?

 
 
 
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Submitted 300 days ago...

ldsch

ldsch

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The easiest way to compare fractions like this is convert them to a common denominator (bottom number). In this case, a common denominator for 1/3 and 1/5 is 15. Then you must convert your fractions into 15ths. Since 1/3 = 5/15ths and 1/5 = 3/15ths, that makes 1/3 larger than 1/5.

 

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Submitted 300 days ago...

airforcemom

airforcemom

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Idsch is right, but as long as fraction is simple, like 1/3 or1/5, think of it this way, fill a glass 1/3 full, fill it 1/5 full, which has more water in it. & you said the 1/3? Right!

 

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Submitted 261 days ago...

pnaypleazer

pnaypleazer

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Yes

 
 

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