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Explain why 6/8 size parts is the same amount as 3/4 size parts​

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they are the same amout, this is why. 4 is a factor of 8, so you can multiply the fraction 3/4 by 2 so both fractions have the same denominater. once you do that you see that your new fraction is also 6/8 because 3 times 2 = 6 and 4 times 2 = 8.

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