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3/16 is less than 5/16 (8/16 is the half, 16/16 is the whole). Sixteenths are smaller than twelfths (of which only 6 are needed for the half and 12 for the whole) so even 5/16 is a smaller part than 5/12 (when considering an equivalent whole).
(NB spelling of 'twelfth'.)
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What fraction is bigger three fourths or five sixteenths?
3/4
Is the fraction five sixteenths bigger than three eighths?
The fraction 3/8 is equal to 6/16 so 5/16 is not bigger than 3/8.
What is the simplest fraction to nine twelves?
3/4
What is an equivelent fraction of 3 twelves?
One fourth
What are equivalent fraction to nine twelves?
3/4
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What fraction is bigger three fourths or five sixteenths?
3/4
Is the fraction five sixteenths bigger than three eighths?
The fraction 3/8 is equal to 6/16 so 5/16 is not bigger than 3/8.
What is the equivalent fraction for 8 twelves?
2/3
What is the fraction equivalent of four twelves?
1/3
What is the simplest fraction to nine twelves?
3/4
What is an equivelent fraction of 3 twelves?
One fourth
What are equivalent fraction to nine twelves?
3/4
What fraction represent four twelves but it is equivalent?
Four twelves = 4*12 = 48 so an equivalent fraction is 96/2.
What is the reduced fraction for 3 and eight twelves?
36667 / 10000
Which fraction is greater 3 fifths or 5 twelves?
Set the two fractions next to each other and multiply upwards. 3/5 and 5/12 5x5=25 12x3=36 36 is bigger. 3/5 is bigger
What is the reduced fraction of three and eight twelves?
3 2/3 or 11/3
What fraction is equivalent to 4 twelves?
4/12=1/3
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