Question

Manny used 8 tenth-size parts to model 8/10. ana used fewer parts to model an equivalent fraction. how does the size of a part in ana's model compare to the size of a tenth-size part? explain.

Answer 1

Ana's pieces should be twice as big as Manny's, but she only has 4

Explanation:

For example, it will be bigger, If it is cut into two parts. also, the pieces are big if it is cut into 4 parts. if it is cut into 2 parts, the pieces are smaller in both parts, the amount of pie will remain the same, the size changes here, we cut out 8 / 10 pieces

Just like Manny, Ana has the same amount, but in BIGGER pieces because she has an amount that is less than 8.

In another way. the fraction can be reduced, 8/10 can be further be divided to 4/5, Ana's pieces should be twice as big as Manny's, but she only has 4

Answer 2

The fraction 8/10 may be reduced to its lowest term by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2 giving the answer of 4/5. Considering that Ana opted to use fewer parts, the size of the tenth-part should still be the same as that of Manny because the fractions are equivalent.