Question

Mina, bobby, and Julia each have the same number of pencils. 2/6 of Mina's pencils are red, 2/3 of Bobby's pencils are red, and 2/4 of Julia's pencils are red. Who has more pencils, Julia or mina?

Answer 1

Julia because 2/6 (Mina) 2/4 (Julia) = 1/3 (Mina) 1/2 (Julia). 1/3 is smaller than 1/2 so Julia got more than Mina. You can also do this:

(Mina: 2/6 x 2 = 4/12) (Julia: 2/4x 2 = 4/8) For Mina's, you have to break it down to the lowest term which is still 1/3.