Question

Can you help me out I just need you to do it and explain it but In a 1st grade way , a easy way, it’s for my lil brother please help

Answer 1

1st pan of bread = cut in halves = 1/2 ( 2 halves)

2nd pan of bread = cut in fourths = 1/4 ( 4 fourths)

To calculate how many did he cut, add both fractions:

$\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{4}$

Multiply the first fraction by 2/2, in order to have equal denominators:

$\frac{2}{2}\cdot\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{4}$$\frac{2}{4}+\frac{1}{4}$

Add the top numbers ( numerator ) and keep the same denominator:

$\frac{(2+1)}{4}=\frac{3}{4}$

3/4 pieces in all

To find which pieces are larger, simply divide:

1/2 = 0.5

1/4= 0.25

The halves are larger