standard_description: Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.
Grade 3 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.
problem_activity: Lola made lasagna for a church potluck. Below represents how much of the two pans of lasagna were eaten.
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Lola says
$$3\over 4$$
of the lasagna was eaten. Milton, Lola’s brother, says
$$6\over 4$$
of the lasagna was eaten. Who is correct? Explain your answer.


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