At the dinosaur dig camp, Dr. Dino asked Emek and Luna to label fossil pieces for the research table. One fossil fragment had 3 of its 6 equal sections marked, while an identical fragment had 1 of its 2 equal sections marked. Emek noticed that both labels described the same amount because 3/6 and 1/2 were equivalent fractions. They grouped the matching fossils together, making the collection clear and ready for the scientists to study.
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Hint
Simplify 3/6 by dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.
Which fraction is equivalent to the 3/6 marked on the fossil fragment?
2/31/23/41/3Correct! 3/6 simplifies to 1/2.
Try simplifying 3/6 before choosing your answer.
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Hint
Find half of 10 equal sections.
A new fossil fragment is divided into 10 equal sections. To show the same amount as 1/2, how many sections should be marked?
Correct! Marking 5 of the 10 sections shows one-half.
Think about how many sections make half of 10.
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Simplify 4/8 and compare it with 1/2.
Dr. Dino finds another fossil labeled 4/8. Should it be grouped with the fossils labeled 3/6 and 1/2?
No, because 4/8 is less than 3/6.No, because 4/8 is greater than 1/2.Yes, because 4/8 is equivalent to 1/2.Yes, because 4/8 is equal to 4.Correct! 4/8 and 1/2 represent the same amount.
Reduce 4/8 to its simplest form and compare it with the other labels.
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