When two fractions refer to the same whole explain why the fraction with a lesser denominator has larger pieces than the fractio

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Juliette [100K]

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When two fractions refer to the same whole explain why the fraction with a lesser denominator has larger pieces than the fractio

n with a greater denominator

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Genrish500 [490] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-17T11:56:38+03:00

Genrish500 [490]3 years ago

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Because the fraction with the lesser denominator divides the whole into less pieces that are essentially larger then the fraction with a greater denominator who divides the whole into more pieces, but smaller.