Question

Sue read 2/3 of the newest mystery book by her favorite author. Jack read 2/6 of the same book. Did Sue and Jack read the same amount?

Answer 1

No, Sue read 1/3 more than Jack did.

Explanation:

In order to compare two fractions, be sure that they have the same denominator. To give them the same denominator, multiply the top and bottom of Sue's fraction by 2. This will give you them both over 6.

Sue: 4/6

Jack: 2/6

Answer 2

No

Explanation:

Jack read 2/6 or 1/3. Sue read 2/3, twice as much.