Why does it take 2 copies of 1/8 to show the same amout as 1 copy of 1/4?

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Because 1/8 is less than 1/4 and 2/8 is equivalent to 1/4

Alex Pi answered Jan 23, 2017

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2 of 1/8 would be 2/8 so that simplified is 1/4 thats why theyre the same

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