SOLUTION: Chris walks 3/8 mile each day to school. Anna walks 1/2 mile . Do they walk the same distance to school? Explain

Question 822529: Chris walks 3/8 mile each day to school.
Anna walks 1/2 mile . Do they walk the same distance to school? Explain
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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3/8 ?=? 1/2
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find a common denominator
in this case 8 can be a common denominator for both fractions:
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3/8 ?=? (1/2)(4/4)
3/8 ?=? (1*4)/(2*4)
3/8 ?=? (4)/(8)
3/8 ?=? 4/8
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3/8 does not equal 4/8
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answer:
Chris and Anna do NOT walk the same distance to school
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