Tim had 4 paper fraction pieces, each of thirds, fourths, sixths, and twelfths. He did not have enough pieces to show both 2/4 and 1/3 as equivalent fractions with the same denominator. How could he form enough pieces by making 1 cut with a scissors

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Tim had 4 paper fraction pieces, each of thirds, fourths, sixths, and twelfths. He did not have enough pieces to show both 2/4 and 1/3 as equivalent fractions with the same denominator. How could he form enough pieces by making 1 cut with a scissors

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bricarolina56 bricarolina56 · Answer 1 · 2015-04-07T19:05:05-04:00

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07-04-2015

I think that poor boy Tim has enough pieces(1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/12) and does not need to cut anything.

1/3 + 1/6=4/12 + 2/12=6/12=2/4

1/4 + 1/12=3/12 + 1/12= 4/12= 1/3 or 1/4

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