document.write( "Question 218865: Use fractions to determine which wrench is larger.
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document.write( "3/8 0r 7/16? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #164735 by RAY100(1637)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! In fractions the numerator is the number of pieces,,,the denominator is the size of the pieces. \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "To compare, usually the denominator is the same \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "3/8 vs 7/16,,,,,lets use LCD = 16 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "3/8 = 6/16....16/8=2,,,2*3=6 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "now problem is 3/8 =6/16 vs 7/16,,,,,with 7/16 Larger than 6/16 or 3/8 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "7/16 > 3/8 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |