Standard Mathematics Primary 3 Fractions

Siti ate 3/4 of her cake. Mei Ling ate 5/8 of her cake. Who ate more?

A Siti
B Mei Ling
C They ate the same amount
D Cannot tell
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Compare 3/4 and 5/8. Step 2: Find the LCD of 4 and 8 = 8. Step 3: Convert 3/4 to eighths: 3/4 = (3 × 2)/(4 × 2) = 6/8. Step 4: Compare: 6/8 > 5/8. Answer: Siti ate more.

Correct answer: Siti

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