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Molly says that 4/8 is always the same as 1/2. Andrew says that 4/8 and 1/2 are equivalent fractions, but they could be different amounts. Use the models below to determine which student is correct. Explain.
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Molly says that 4/8 is always the same as 1/2. Andrew says that 4/8 and 1/2 are equivalent fractions, but they could be different amounts. Use the models below to determine which student is correct. Explain.

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They are equals, but, they can be used as a percentage for an amount. For example
1/2 kg = 500 g
1/2 ton = 500 kg
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