Question

Karen measured an Orange and a tangerine. The orange Weighed 3/4 pounds. The tangerine weighed 4/6 pounds.which was heavier? Write an inequality to show how their weights compare

Answer 1

18/24>16/24, the orange is heavier

Answer 2

Solutions 

Karen measured an Orange and a tangerine. The orange Weighed 3/4 pounds. The tangerine weighed 4/6 pounds. To solve the problem we first have to make the denominators common. To make the denominators common you have to multiply by the GCF ( greatest common factor). 

4/6 and 3/4's common denominator is 24 

$\frac{4}{6} = \frac{16}{24}$ 


$\frac{3}{4} = \frac{18}{24}$

18/24>16/24, the orange is heavier