Comparing Fractions Example

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Question:

Madhu has 2 ½ pizza slices on her plate and Malini has 2¾ pizza slices on her plate. Out of the two, who has more pizza slices?

Solution:

First, convert the mixed fractions into the simple fraction

Pizza in Madhu’s plate =5/2

Pizza in Malini’s plate=  11/4

Since the obtained fractions are unlike fractions, convert them into the like fractions.

10/4 and 11/14

Since the numerator in fraction 11/4 is greater than that in 10/4.

Hence, Malini has more pizza slices compared to Madhu.