Question

Which of the figure represents bigger fractions?
(a)
(b)

• A. Figure A
• B. Figure B
• C. Both represent the same fractions.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Figure A

3 parts are colored out of 8 parts. Hence a fraction of the shaded parts is $\frac{3}{8}$

3 parts are colored out of 12 parts. Hence a fraction of the shaded parts is $\frac{3}{12}$

$\text{Let's compare both the fractions}:\frac{3}{8}and\frac{3}{12}$

$\underset{–}{ConceptInvolved}$:
When fractions have the same numerator, then the largest fraction is the one with the smallest denominator.

$\underset{–}{Method}$:
Order of Denominators: $8<12$
Hence, order of fractions:
$\frac{3}{8}>\frac{3}{12}$

Figure (A) represents a bigger fraction than (b).