tracey2 tracey2
  • 01-02-2016
  • Mathematics
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explain how yiu can tell 5/12 is less than 1/2 without using a model.

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ryanwxu99
ryanwxu99 ryanwxu99
  • 01-02-2016
6/12 is 1/2 of a whole and 5 is less than 6.         
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HooserMom
HooserMom HooserMom
  • 02-02-2016
if you use a calculator and type it in as 5/12 your answer will be .416 which is smaller than .5 (half of a whole) 
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