Which one of the following answers provides the best rationale for why this equation is not true?
\(\frac{1}{5} + \frac{2}{4} = \frac{3}{9}\)
Each of the rectangles below is divided into three parts and has a portion shaded.
Which equation shows the sum of the fractions representing the shaded portions in the above model? Drag the correct equation into the box below.
A. \(\frac{2}{3}\) + \(\frac{1}{3}\) + \(\frac{2}{3}\) = \(\frac{5}{3}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{3}\) x 4 = \(\frac{4}{3}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{3}\) + \(\frac{3}{3}\) + \(\frac{2}{3}\) + \(\frac{1}{3}\) = \(\frac{7}{3}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{3}\) x 5 = \(\frac{5}{3}\)
Box 1
Chef Chris is using ¾ lb. of chicken per person at a luncheon. If there are 17 people at the luncheon, how many pounds of chicken will he use?