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Three Quarters and Six Eighths

Two same-size strips are split into equal parts. The top strip has three of four parts blue, and the bottom strip has six of eight parts blue.

In the picture

  1. The blue length of the top strip: three of four equal parts are shaded.
  2. The blue length of the bottom strip: six of eight equal parts are shaded.
  3. The shared right edge of both blue lengths: both blue lengths stop at the same line.

Examples

  • A chocolate bar broken into four pieces: eating three pieces is three quarters.
  • The same chocolate bar broken into eight smaller pieces: eating six small pieces is six eighths.

Quiz: Three Quarters and Six Eighths (Age 8)

  1. Which fraction covers the same amount as three quarters?

    • six eighths
    • seven eighths
    • five eighths
  2. When a whole is split into more equal parts, what happens to each part?

    • It becomes smaller
    • It stays the same size
    • It becomes bigger
  3. Which part is smaller: one eighth or one quarter?

    • One quarter
    • One eighth
    • They are the same size

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Maths, Age 8