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Fractions of Fractions

Answer each question without using a fraction bar. Explain your answer clearly.

• 9 1 2 1 half of a fraction bar is shaded, and 1 6 1 sixth of the shaded part is striped. Without finding out exactly how much of the bar is striped, is more or less than 1 2 1 half of the bar striped? How do you know?

• 10 1 3 1 third of a fraction bar is shaded, and 1 8 1 eighth of the shaded part is striped. Without finding out exactly how much of the bar is striped, is more or less than 1 3 1 third of the bar striped? How do you know?

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