Question

write the statement in words and decide whether it is true or false. to compare fractions, write them with the same denominator.

\\(\frac{1}{8} \
eq \frac{2}{15}\\)

what is the statement in words?
a. one-eighth is not equal to two-sixteenths
b. one-eighth is equal to two-sixteenths
c. one-eighth is equal to two-fifteenths
d. one-eighth is not equal to two-fifteenths

is the statement true or false?
true
false

Explanation:

Translate the mathematical statement into words

Using the Mathematical Symbols in Words knowledge point

$$ \frac{1}{8} eq \frac{2}{15} \implies \text{"one-eighth is not equal to two-fifteenths"} $$

Find a common denominator to compare the fractions

Using the Least Common Denominator knowledge point

$$
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$$

Determine if the statement is true or false

Using the Least Common Denominator knowledge point

$$
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$$

Answer:

Question 1

• (A) one-eighth is not equal to two-sixteenths
• (B) one-eighth is equal to two-sixteenths
• (C) one-eighth is equal to two-fifteenths
• (D) one-eighth is not equal to two-fifteenths (Correct answer)

Question 2

• True (Correct answer)
• False