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= 12.7 Equivalent Fractions = //How can you use equivalent fractions to compare fractions? Use what you know about finding equivalent fractions to solve this problem. Two boys had a race. They found who walked farther in 12 minutes. Christopher walked 7/8 of a mile. Jorge walked 3/4 of a mile. Who went farther? How do you know? Explain your thinking with pictures and words.//

christopher went father then jorge. I know this because I darw a picture and because 7/8 is to much.

= 12.5 Using Models to Compare Fractions = //Your body consists of 7/10 water. Is more that 1/2 of your body water? Explain. Draw a picture to prove your answer.// yes, because 7/10 is bigger then 1/2

=13.1 Using Models to Add Fractions= =Table of Contents= 13.1 Using Models to Add Fractions 13.2 Adding Fractions 13.3 Subtracting Fractions 13.4 Subtracting Fractions cont. 13.5 Draw a picture and solve How do you add fractions? Give an example of adding fractions. Try to find a picture to support your addition sentence.

you could add fractions from the numerator to the denominator and add it up