Nena thinks that because 4<6, it must also be true that 1/4<1/6. Explain to nena why this is incorrect

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Sherman

16 November, 09:53

Nena thinks that because 4<6, it must also be true that 1/4<1/6. Explain to nena why this is incorrect

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Miah Esparza · Answer 1

If you have two identical and symmetrical objects and divide one into 4ths and the other into 6ths, the pieces of the object divided into 4ths will be larger than the pieces of the object divided into 6ths.

1/4 = 25 4/4 = 100

1/6 = 16.66 ... (17) 6/6 = 100

25 > 17

Joshua Howell · Answer 2

When the numerator are the same, which ever fraction's denominator is smaller is the larger number.