document.write( "Question 218865: Use fractions to determine which wrench is larger.
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In fractions the numerator is the number of pieces,,,the denominator is the size of the pieces.
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\n" ); document.write( "To compare, usually the denominator is the same
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\n" ); document.write( "3/8 vs 7/16,,,,,lets use LCD = 16
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\n" ); document.write( "3/8 = 6/16....16/8=2,,,2*3=6
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\n" ); document.write( "now problem is 3/8 =6/16 vs 7/16,,,,,with 7/16 Larger than 6/16 or 3/8
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