On Sunday, 53 of the dogs seen in the park were on leashes. On Wednesday, 61 of the dogs in the same park were on leashes. Which day had a greater fraction of dogs on leashes?Choices:(A)Sunday(B)Wednesday
Q. On Sunday, 53 of the dogs seen in the park were on leashes. On Wednesday, 61 of the dogs in the same park were on leashes. Which day had a greater fraction of dogs on leashes?Choices:(A)Sunday(B)Wednesday
Compare fractions: Step 1: Compare the fractions of dogs on leashes on Sunday and Wednesday.Sunday: 53 of dogs were on leashes.Wednesday: 61 of dogs were on leashes.To compare, we need a common denominator.
Find LCD: Step 2: Find the least common denominator (LCD) for 5 and 6. The LCD of 5 and 6 is 30.
Convert fractions: Step 3: Convert both fractions to have the denominator of 30.Sunday: 53=5×63×6=3018Wednesday: 61=6×51×5=305
Compare new fractions: Step 4: Compare the new fractions.3018 (Sunday) is greater than 305 (Wednesday).So, more dogs were on leashes on Sunday compared to Wednesday.
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