Question

Tiffany has eaten 1/4 of her candy bar.William has eaten 2/8 of his candy bar.Who has eaten the greater amount? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

they have each eaten the same amount because 1/4 is equal to 2/8

Answer 2

Neither one has eaten a greater amount, because 1/4 and 2/8 are equal to each other. You know this because when you divide the numerator and the denominator of 2/8 by 2, you get 1/4, which is the exact same thing. The only way the amounts would vary is if the size of one candy bar is greater than the other.