Question

Identify and correct the misconception about fractions in the following situations.if you cannot insert fractions in your explanations,then write the fractions in words,eg.three eighths. Tommy writes the fraction of the shaded part of the shape below as 3/5
$\frac{3}{5}$
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Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Tommy's misconception in the problem below, is that his expression of the shaded area is the shaded area / non-shaded area, when the fraction for the shaded area should be the shaded area / total area